Matthew is 2 Weeks Old!

Hello Everyone,

Today Matthew is two weeks old. On Tuesday at his check-up he weighed in at 9lbs. 9oz. The doctor is pleased with his current weight gain. She said that he's big enough now that we no longer need to wake him every three hours to feed him. If he wakes up we feed him, but if he sleeps a little longer, we are allowed to let him sleep! YAY! Unfortunately, now that he is breastfeeding more, he is hungry more often, so we're still working on the sleep routine. His most active time is from 9pm-midnight. He's a night owl. I think he just likes Bobby rocking him to sleep. He know's how to scam the system. Just when he's just about to fall asleep, he makes a stinky diaper and we have to start over. Oh well, eventually we'll get the routine down and we'll be able to get more sleep. For now, naps are our friend! Breastfeeding has been difficult. Thanks to those of you who have offered advise! I'm finally starting to feel successful at breastfeeding. I didn't realize it was going to be so frustrating, difficult and painful! Fortunately, we are making huge steps in the right direction. So far he hasn't needed any formula today. If we can make it through the 9-midnight time tonight we might just be able to get him off of formula all together. That would be great! Stay tuned for more information. Thanks for thinking of us.

Lots of Love, Michelle