Jackson had his first check up this Monday. He is doing great! He has gained 10oz since leaving the hospital! He surpassed his birth weight (6lbs, 13oz) and now weighs 7lbs and 3oz! He eats about every 3 hrs. and when he is awake he likes to look around and study the face of whoever is holding him. He still has his umbilical cord, which looks like it could fall off any day now. His newborn clothes are still too big for him, and his 0-3 month outfits are even bigger! He is a very happy baby so far, and only cries when he is getting his diaper changed some times. At night, he wakes up about three times for a diaper change and feeding, then goes right back to sleep.
About me: I feel tired, but am getting more energetic by the day. I'm no longer experiencing pain from the cesarean, just some pain from the incision if I sit up too quickly, or move the wrong way. I've lost 14lbs, 16 to go! I hate to say it but, my regular jeans still don't fit, and my maternity ones are a little too big, so I'm in kind of a limbo with that. Nursing is going very well. He latches on great and apparently is getting enough to eat lol. I haven't had any trouble yet, as far as engorgement, cracked nipples and things of that nature. It just seems so natural, I feel lucky:). Although, this morning when I tried to nurse him he wouldn't because he wanted a bottle instead. (I pump so Darling can feed him sometimes and to make night time easier) So later I tried some sugar water and he is back to nursing again.
Pictures of little Jackson, 8 days old:
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