I've been popping in now and then to see who's given birth.
We're doing well here. Timothy was 3 weeks old on Monday, and as of that day, he was up to 9 lbs 8 oz - exactly 2 lbs over birth weight! He didn't even lose weight in the beginning. He's an excellent nurser, but kind of finicky because he'll only nurse when he's completely awake and not gassy.
Then he gets lazy while nursing sometimes and will slip down on the nipple. Had excruciating nipple pain in the first couple weeks because of that, but we're much better now. 
He doesn't comfort nurse, which is kind of nice. My second didn't comfort nurse either. Both have been quick on and off - just nurse to eat. And both gained like mad, so I guess whatever works!
Timothy's reflux pain is starting to kick in. I've been giving him probiotics for the last week, but haven't really noticed any difference yet. He has a well baby check next Thursday, so we'll likely get reflux meds at that point. My other 2 had reflux and needed the meds due to the pain as well, so I expected it. But other than that issue, he's sleeping good and pretty content. We're getting occasional nights in his own bed, but sometimes we end up in the recliner due to the reflux during part of the night (we can't safely co-sleep in our bed, plus I find it horribly uncomfortable). He's started to sleep 3-4 hour stretches some nights.
Here's some recent pictures:
http://childstracks.net/v/Nursery3/FirstMonth
I like the one that looks like he's practicing mind control.
I'm getting used to taking all 3 kids out by myself. I've done errand trips where we had 4 stops to make, and Timothy did great riding in the pouch.
We're doing well here. Timothy was 3 weeks old on Monday, and as of that day, he was up to 9 lbs 8 oz - exactly 2 lbs over birth weight! He didn't even lose weight in the beginning. He's an excellent nurser, but kind of finicky because he'll only nurse when he's completely awake and not gassy.
Then he gets lazy while nursing sometimes and will slip down on the nipple. Had excruciating nipple pain in the first couple weeks because of that, but we're much better now. He doesn't comfort nurse, which is kind of nice. My second didn't comfort nurse either. Both have been quick on and off - just nurse to eat. And both gained like mad, so I guess whatever works!Timothy's reflux pain is starting to kick in. I've been giving him probiotics for the last week, but haven't really noticed any difference yet. He has a well baby check next Thursday, so we'll likely get reflux meds at that point. My other 2 had reflux and needed the meds due to the pain as well, so I expected it. But other than that issue, he's sleeping good and pretty content. We're getting occasional nights in his own bed, but sometimes we end up in the recliner due to the reflux during part of the night (we can't safely co-sleep in our bed, plus I find it horribly uncomfortable). He's started to sleep 3-4 hour stretches some nights.
Here's some recent pictures:
http://childstracks.net/v/Nursery3/FirstMonth
I like the one that looks like he's practicing mind control.
I'm getting used to taking all 3 kids out by myself. I've done errand trips where we had 4 stops to make, and Timothy did great riding in the pouch.
:. Elsie is doing awesome, she was 4 weeks old on Saturday. She's an eating machine! She is also a crazy peeing machine, so we are having trouble with our CDs, she soaks through them in 45 mins, still experimenting. We are so in love with her, I am sure it is nauseating 
Trenton will be a week old tomorrow and this whole having 2 babies thing has actually been a much easier adjustment than I thought. DS1 (14 months) LOVES the baby and I don't think he remembers him ever not being here. We are still trying to organize the house better so we can function normally (ie, bring a bunch of CDs and clothes downstairs so I am not running up and down all the time) but we are really doing pretty good!!! I seem to be recovering very well from my c/s too so, yay!
Sylvan is 3 days old and has lost 14 oz of body weight, plus will not latch on. She's done it, and is capable of it, but refuses to shut her mouth and suck. It's like a nursing strike at 3 days old. So we are supplementing with formula, pumping and syringe feeding, while trying to get her on the breast.
I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and hoping that you can get her to the breast and nursing soon.
