tuesday (10/16): i don't think karys likes to be swaddled. the pediatrician recommended we swaddle up to three months. but she keeps wiggling and trying to break out of the miracle blanket. the blanket is supposed to help babies feel like they're in the womb--but it looks kinda like a straight jacket (see photo).
so i think we're going to change to the swaddle me (which is a little less restricting) and see if she likes that better...wednesday (10/17): karys and i went to a breastfeeding support group. it was our first time out/driving alone. we enjoyed meeting other moms and babies in our area. i asked about the vomit and the lactation consultant said it may just be an immature digestive system and offered advice (other than putting her on a "diet") on how to reduce the vomit. i'm going to try those and hope they help (although she's spitting up less). here's a photo of k right before we left...
thursday (10/18): mom-mom and auntie shona cam back to visit. yeah! they were only planning on staying until friday but karys convinced them to stay longer. we went shopping (of course) and karys, her auntie and mom-mom had a "sleepover" while dill and i got some much needed rest...
friday (10/19): karys, auntie shon, mom-mom and i had a lazy day around the house. and (with the help of my sister and mom) i started to wean k off the pacifier. she/i didn't use it that much to begin with and she doesn't seem to love it so i decided to avoid using it. when k started to get fussy we just sang to her or walked her around. the only time she seemed to "need" it was at bath time--because she still doesn't like baths and can get really loud. so maybe it's us that "needs" it at bath time not her!
since my mother and sister were in town dill and i decided to go to the hospital ball on sat. i knew k would need something to eat so i used my breast pump for the first time (thanks janice--it's a great gift). it took a while but i got a whole 4oz. bottle. hopefully that will be enough for her while we're gone...
saturday (10/20): saturday was the hospital ball and the first time in a long time i got "dressed up". i actually went to the hair salon and got my hair straightened. while i was gone dill gave karys her first bottle (photos below). lashona said she drank it in less than 5 mins. my girl can eat!
we had a good time at the ball (of course--being a first time mom--i called home, twice) and i had my first glass of wine in 10 months. it was delicious...sunday (10/21): mom-mom and auntie shon went home. we enjoyed their visit and all their help (especially with diaper duty--my least favorite part of motherhood). here are photos from their visit:
we will certainly miss them. come back soon...
-ty
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