The boys have been eating 5 times a day and I thought it was time to move them to a 4 hour feeding schedule. The boys did pretty well with the transition (never acted hungry or anything) and when I went to get them weighed they did not gain the appropriate amount. Michael had only gained 3 ounces in 2 weeks and Jeremiah only gained 6 ounces within two weeks. They told us they should gain 3.5 ounces in a week. So I went back to a 3 hour schedule and took them to get weighed today and in ten days Michael only gained 3 ounces and Jeremiah gained nothing! Rats! Well, I am not sure what exactly I need to do - I will try to drink a lot more water and get some rest, hopefully I can increase my supply. The nurse practitioner said that they are healthy but they are just not getting enough to eat. I asked her if we needed to start solids and she said they might still be too young (since they were preemies). She suggested supplementing with formula, but for me that is not an option yet. So, I am going to try to work hard at getting my supply up. About 5 months ago I never would have thought that I would be praying for MORE milk! But I am! I really want to breastfeed the boys until they are a year old!
Well, other then that things are going real well! The boys are so happy and are really starting to notice things. I bought the boys an exersaucer at a Mom to Mom sale. They really like it and tonight Michael noticed a part on it and reached out and touched it! Most of the time though they only laugh because I am getting so excited about the things for them to get excited! I have to put a phone book at their feet so they can push up on it! Michael has rolled over COMPLETELY all by himself the past few days. I will lay him on his back and go in the other room to get something and when I come back he is on his stomach!
A lot of you have asked us if we have any church prospects yet. Well, I will not go into any detail right now but seems like the Lord is really moving and we are real excited! Please be praying for us! We are excited about what the Lord might be doing!
Here are some pictures of the exersaucer and some other pictures of the week!
Ok, Mom - this is getting boring!
My Three Handsome Men
Michael and Grandma MiMi
6 comments:
I so need to get the boys on a 4 hour schedule. Just can't seem to do it. Love the pictures!!
ADORABLE!!!!! I love the picture with Mike and the boys. I love how Michael (I think) has his arm propped up on his leg. Every time I see a new picture the boys look older. They are really growing. To me, they are kind of losing the "infant" look and are actually beginning to develop their own look (if that makes sense). Tell them I love them!
XXooXoxo
Aunt Wissa
Cute Pictures!! :) Sorry to hear about your feeding troubles... I hope you are able to get your supply up-and remember, supplementing is not the end of the world-if that is what is best for them. But I will be praying that you are able to do without that! Take care. :)
The boys always look so happy!! I love their big smiles.
I hope the visit to AL goes well. If you need anything please email me, we would love to get together!
Marsha
Did you know that there are herbal supplements that you can take to increase your milk supply? Fenugreek is what my lactation consultant recommended I take with my first baby. My sister (Ashley Flurry) also took Fenugreek while she breastfeed Karis. You can take up to 6 a day (which is what Ashley took). I only took a couple a day and saw a big difference. I haven't taken fenugreek with my two younger boys and I can tell a difference. When I pump I only get enough for a bottle. When I took fenugreek, I got enough for a couple of bottles. Ashley also ended up having to take Blessed Thistle (not sure the dosage). The only down side to fenugreek is that it will make your urine smell like maple syrup! You will never think of maple syrup the same way again! I just thought I would share this information with you. I hope you get your supply up soon. By the way, I enjoy reading your blog.
Molly,
You can look into the herbs, if you want. Be careful with the blessed thistle if you have some seasonal allergies...
Also, since the boys are getting more active with rolling around (I can't remember how old they are), they might go through a stage where they don't gain weight. My little one didn't gain too much weight for a couple months there. Like in one month (6 to 7 months) he only gained 3 oz. So, get some rest and drink lots of water. It will all work out!
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