Breastfeeding
Going to and back everyday to the hospital doesn’t really leave me with much time these days. I can only imagen what it going to be like when Callum comes home. Callum is doing every well. He has been moved (up grade) to speical care and is no longer a NICU baby anymore. He no longer needs the IV in his arm or at times it was in his legs. He only has a feeding tube down his nose and just a heartbeat lead on him now.
This does make it a lot easier to hold him. Now that he has been moved rooms, we are able to change his nappy and feed him a lot more. I was having problems with my milk. At first I believed I was a cow. It just wouldn’t stop. It would leak all the way past my nipple shileds and right out on my tops. Then slowly my milk got less and less. To the point that I wasn’t expressing enough for Callum’s two hour feeds of 20 mls. I think the stress really cought up with me at this time. So I started expressing every two hours, even in the night so that it would build up again. I asked to do Kangaroo cuddles, and that has really helped not just with my milk but also with bonding. Slowly going from 20 mls to 50 mls every two hours it starting to build up again. Callum is now on 34 mls every 3 hours. This photo was taken before he was moved rooms and had his IV and IV board out.
Yesterday was a big day for all three of us. I finally got to breastfeed him. What an amazing time. Even thro he is prem, he knew what to do. It did tire him out, but he sucked for 20 minutes. I’m finally starting to feel like his Mother. I couldn’t believe his eyes. So open and just looking up at me. I know that most babies can only just make out shapes, but it felt like more. He knows when we are there, he starts to wake up from hearing our voices and starts to smile. It’s all starting to come together now. Even so, before we leave I always ask Matt if can take him home with us. It feels closer to the day that we can. The docters are starting to talk about movig him to a closer hospital near home.I can’t believe how much bigger he is getting. He born at 1.411 kg and he now weighs 1.610 kgs. You can really see where he puts on the weight. His face and legs are getting fatter everyday.
He’s beautiful! You’re doing great. ~:) Babs
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aww, he really is so handsome. 🙂 he looks a great deal stronger and healthies than when he was first born. what great progress he is making! 🙂
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He really is growing! Best of luck.
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That’s wonderful that you got to breastfeed him! Sounds like he’s making a lot of progress.
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http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/bfhelp-preemie.html http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumping_decrease.html ~:) Babs
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what a cutie he is. I am glad he is doing well and you were able to breast feed him
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awwwwwwww hes so little still but you can tell he has got bigger do they know when he will be able to come home yet???
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I’m so happy that he’s making progress. He’s such a doll… keep it up mom!
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he is beautiful your so lucky!! i know it doesn’t feel like it now but like you said its all coming together now!
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What a cute baby! I saw a note you left on someone elses diary about not eating ham when you’re pregnant. This is a new one on me….what’s wrong with ham? I swear, the amount of food they tell us not to eat, it’s a surprise we can get enough nutrition to feed the baby, lol!
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What a gorgeous little man! Aww I’m getting all clucky now. That’s great that your able to do the kangaroo cuddles along with the breastfeeding! Remember he is yours to love forever! I remember having to keep telling myself the same thing when I fist had Ashley. It all seemed too good to be true 🙂
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He is as beautiful as Mom! I am happy that things are coming together. I hope to talk soon!
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What a beautiful baby. It’s so encouraging to hear that you are making headway with being able to hold and snuggle with him. He’s a really special little boy.
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That first feeding must have been so special! He’s beautiful and doing so well too *hugs*
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he is just too cute for words!Im so happy he is doing so well and you are able to feed him now! wont be long and hell be home in your arms!keep the faith and keep smiling!god has a plan for that special little boy!(((hugs))))
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I’m so glad to hear he’s doing so well! I’m sure it won’t be long and he’ll be in your arms at home … 🙂
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I love that last picture:) He looks like he’s singing! I miss breastfeeding, the first few times were amazing. How wonderful for you to be able to do that for your son. Keep up the good work:) RYN: He doesn’t know what he’s saying, but I love that it just happened when I was there:):):):):)
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You are a testament to hard work. You are doing so much for your Callum and your family. I admire your strength and tenacity. You are a great mom! Congratulations on breastfeeding him. That is a wonderful accomplishment for both of you! In no time at all you’ll both be pros. You go! Good for you! Yaaay, you give me hope!
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What a beautiful baby.
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Hey hunny 🙂 I’m so glad you got to feed him. You are doing SO great breastfeeding him – giving him the best thing that will make him big and strong in no time. I love that top pic with his thumb in his mouth – so precious 🙂 Loysa Luv
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awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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