Sorry for the lack of updates in the last couple of days. We've been busy with Ronan and his eating schedule. When we went in Friday for our Follow up visit, we found out Ronan was underweight. While most newborns lose a little weight at first, they start gaining about an oz. a week. Ronan lost almost a pound in his first week. We were put on a strict 2oz every 2-3 hour diet.
We thought we were doing good with the breastfeeding, but Ronan must just like to play around and not eat, so it's been strict pumping and bottle feeding until he gets things figured out. I know Kim is a little bummed about it, but we both know it's more important that he's getting the calories.
Sunday was our third visit in three days, and Ronan did great. He gained 2.5oz in 24 hours! Kim has to take him back Tuesday and hopefully he's gaining more weight. He seems a lot stronger and more active when he's awake, so I'm sure he's doing good.
Kim's been a champ the last couple of days. She's been up every two hours to pump, diaper, and feed like clockwork... and she's doing a lot of it by herself! I think she's proving to herself that she can handle things when I go back to work Tuesday. I know she can. She's turning into a great mom!
Other than the feeding issues, we've been trying to adjust to this new sleep schedule, watching the Hawks win, and putting up some drywall (with the help of my dad today). Hopefully we can finish the bathroom up before the end of the month... or the year...
I know I said I'd get some pictures updated, and I didn't. I'll try again tomorrow night.
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