I went to bed upset, frustrated, and feeling very defeated. It was our first night home and I just didn't know how I was going to make it. I was tired, sore, and super emotional going to bed, but somehow Emma and I made it through the night and into the morning feeling great.
First, I somehow figured out how to get her latched on better, which made nursing so much more manageable. We had a pretty good last night in the hospital because I let her sleep with me for a little before putting her back in her own bed. I decided to do that again...
She was extremely fussy last night. It was to the point that we gave in a gave her a pacifier. Yikes! But, by midnight, there were no more tears for my little one. Each time she started to stir and show signs of hunger, I was able to get her latched on before she could cry. I happily fed her and changed her last night. I don't know how to explain how good I felt taking care of her through the night. I woke up so proud of myself and feeling a lot more confident about my new job as Mom.
Today was such a wonderful day. After Evan found our breast feeding info from the lactation consultant, we both realized that everything we had been doing for the past 2 days was exactly right. We didn't even know it! Emma's feeding behaviors were right on track which meant that today she would probably have a marathon feeding. She did!!!!! And, my milk came in!!!
All of my worries about feeding are slowly disappearing. She ate, and ate, and ate today. The most wonderful part of my day, though, was all the skin-to-skin time. Emma and I napped a lot today. The feeling of her skin on mine and the rhythm of her breathing so close to me is the best feeling! It was a magical day!
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