For Sure For Sure

Finnegan's weight was taken at an appointment we had today and he has gained 16 ounces since his last weight-check. In EIGHT days! Now we can for sure for sure to be super sure that he's getting enough milk from me.

Oh, and that's not all! I have been pumping at night-time. Finn only nurses on one side at night, so I pump the other side and store it in the freezer the next day. I am putting about 6 or 8 ounces in the freezer every day! There should be close to 90 ounces in there, so far, and I fully intend on donating all of it. I cannot wait to help another baby get the very best.

Exclusively Breastfeeding

On Sunday, the 3rd of March, I began exclusively feeding Finnegan at the breast. Pumping out. Bottles out.

     Today will be the fourth day that we've been EBF. I was really nervous about switching over to exclusively breastfeeding because I had been pumping just enough every day to feed him. What if he wouldn't be getting enough? What if I was starving my baby?

     I am happy to say that my insecurities and worries have been lifted. Our LC came by this morning to weigh Finn, just to be sure that he was gaining well, and he has gained nearly a pound in the last 10 days! I am so relieved and excited! 

15 Weeks old

     I wasn't sure that breastfeeding was for me. I believed that I would be exclusively pumping for months and months to come. I feel so lucky to have a second chance to experience nursing my baby. It is an incredible and unique relationship that we share. I took it for granted in the beginning. I was tired and sad and my nipples were raw. Breastfeeding was a source of my anxiety in the first few weeks following Finn's birth. I don't feel like I was really able to bond with him until I quit breastfeeding and switched to formula. I am happy I stopped then, just as I am so grateful for this opportunity to reestablish that relationship that was lost.