The Second Time Around

Being a Mommy again has been so wonderful!  Since I have been through the stress and craziness the first time, I have gotten to simply bask in the adorableness of my new little man.  Jonah and I have spent the past couple of days bonding, and breastfeeding has helped.

I'm happy to say that breastfeeding has gone more smoothly this time around with the help of the Medela Symphony pump I've rented.  Last time pumping was SUCH a chore, and while it's not exactly fun this time around, at least it only takes 15 minutes!!  My plan as of now is to breastfeed and supplement for at least a month, just like last time (except last time I didn't breastfeed at all because Oliver was so not into it).  We've been doing ten minutes per side (which sounds like it ought to take twenty minutes, but it's more like forty minutes).  We also supplement with the pumped milk from the previous pumping and about an ounce of formula. It's been hard on me at night, so tonight I think we're going to start doing two ounces of formula for the two middle of the night feedings (the one at 12:30am and the one at 3:30am), and I'll pump during the 12:30am feeding and skip the 3:30am pumping...that way I can sleep from about 1am til the 6:30am feeding.  Just the mere thought of five consecutive hours is like a dream come true!  Hopefully it'll help me be more pleasant during the day.  Heh.  Poor Levi.

Oliver and I even got to spend some time together today.  I've missed spending time with my big guy!!  I admit, I'm jealous that Levi gets to spend more time with him than me.  Even though I'm exhausted from breastfeeding and pumping and trying to sleep, I still wish I had the energy to take him to the playground and hang out in the wagon and do all that fun stuff.  Today, I caught the boys watching Wall-E together.  <3  So cute.  Anyway, Oliver and I spent supper time together, and he was being really sweet.  He's been having a little attitude with me the past few weeks (and believe me, it was trying my nerves!!), and I was glad to get a little snuggle time with him.

I'm starting to worry a little about how life will be once Levi's not here to help all day.  We talked about getting a nanny, but YIKES, it's so expensive!  I figure I'll gain more and more confidence (and get cleared for lifting Oliver again!), I'll feel more and more comfortable with the idea.  I have my Mommy group to keep me busy as soon as I feel up to getting out and about.  I might try to take Jonah to the pediatrician tomorrow (I'll have to see if they have an appointment available, I forgot to call today, lol), but if not we'll get him there Monday or Tuesday.  Sunday morning, we're going to visit the church that we found, Cherry Hills Community Church, for the third time.  Lee Strobel is speaking, and Levi and I are both big fans of his.  Though we already know his story, it'll be awesome to hear him speak in person!  Anyway, the upcoming outings are going to be like little test runs of what our new life as a family of four will be like.  I'm excited and nervous at the same time!

Gotta get things ready for the little boy's next feeding, and then sweet, sweet sleep awaits!