Getting some rolls!

"Milk Drunk"



The baby acne is going away!

2 1/2 week update! (pics & videos!)

Today's Theme: Growing Baby!




One thing about breastfeeding that is tough on some moms is the mystery of just how much the baby is eating. It's hard not to wonder, how many ounces? Am I producing enough? Is breastmilk alone really enough? I myself wondered these things when I first started breastfeeding Rosie. As a first-timer, you aren't 100% sure you're doing it right, and for some reason, you feel a need to know *how much.*

This time around, it's a billion times easier. I feel so much more graceful feeding Giada; I'm not the bumbling oaf I felt like I was the first weeks with Rosie. After all, it was only 6 months ago that Rosie weaned, so it's all fresh in my mind.

But even if I was beginning to question myself, Giada's growth would certainly put to rest any concerns that I have, because at 16 days of age she is:

8 lbs 12 oz: that's a 1.5 lb gain! That is a LOT -- average babies don't get to that level of gain till about 1 month of age. she is in the 50th percentile for weight

21 3/4 inches: Holy CRAP that's almost 3 INCHES since birth! I guess those steroids I take for my body building hobby are getting into my milk ;-). She is in the 90th percentile for her length.

Rosie is just loving her new sister. The doctor's advice was to not get between them, and let Rosie touch and feel the baby. Unless there is a danger of real bodily harm, we are to keep our distance. In theory we understand, but it is hard to not jump in when Rosie goes in for hugs and kisses on baby. We are so afraid she will crush Giada! But she only has the most loving intentions.

Click Here to watch Rosie teach Giada to wave hello.


Click Here to watch Rosie give Giada kisses and hugs.

And here are some photos of Rosie giving Giada all her love...

Helping wipe Giada's face


MMMWWWAAAAH!


Hug!


Tummy time hug!