2 week checkup.... *sigh* Its hard to believe that Talon is already over 2 weeks old. We went to his first dr visit at Dr. Hubble's office who informed me Talon weighed in at a whooping 7 pounds 6 ounces. Up from 6.10 from last Friday. WOW! She remarked that Talon is a very good eater and that she has NO DOUBTS he will be a healthy baby. She said his jaundice is down which is very good.,.. she said it'll continue because of the breastmilk but she isnt worried. He measured in at 20.25 length up from 19 inches when he was born. I knew he was growing.. you could tell! I am so excited. He has been sleeping since 11:30 pretty much. A few here and there glimpes of eyeballs but pretty much been out of it. He even ate while he was sleeping.. now thats a feat I dont want to try! :) She said she is giving Talon a clean bill of health so I am confidant about everything that is going on with him. Hubble said the way he is already holding his head up his a very good thing. She told me not to use the antibiotic stuff on his circumsicion so it can heal quicker. What I cant wait for to do with Talon is take a shower with him. I want to see how he reacts with constant water flowing around him. That should be VERY interesting!
15 days.. just think my baby is 15 days old today. WOW! Time is flying already!
2006-06-27 (baby has arrived)
eating more... Well, its a good thing my boobs have decided to make MORE boob juice.. hehe! Talon's appetite has increased by another ounce. He is now up to just over 3 oz a bottle. Now I say that and watch he wont eat that much. But I noticed twice today that he seemed awfully hungry after sucking down 70 mls of breastmilk then I gave him another 40 mls of formula to find out if I was correct. Oh boy! Oh boy! He is eating so good.
Couple of days ago, Gary went to change Talon's diaper and ofcourse forgot to cover Mr. Happy. Talon drenched the changing table and I couldnt do anythign but laugh. I took over for Gary who was like Good lord! I couldnt help it! I just laughed and said.. now what did I tell ya in the hospital? So today, when i was busy cleaning baby bottles and nipples, Gary came in and changed Talon's diaper again. He comes into the kitchen and goes I covered it! I learned my lesson. Lol. What can I say? That was too funny.
Every day I look at Talon with amazement. Seems so long ago, it was only last week, that he was hooked up to machines and vitals were being monitered by nurses in another room while he and I bunked together. How time can fly while just staring at this pretty little face. I am so mesmorized that something so beautiful was created in love by me and my husband. Yeah, we woulnt have chosen October to get pregnant but I guess God knew best. I mean I am no longer working at a job I was beginning to hate... and I mean that so nicely. Talon is no doubt... besides David.. the apple in my eye. I am so amazed by him.. so in awe by him.. So dont want him to grow up. He could stay like this forever and Id be happy. He is so tiny with his tiny little fingers and little toes.. and when he lays beside me.. he literally drapes his hand over my arm while he sleeps on my arm. The little things he does.. makes me fall in love with him all over.!!!!
He is just so precious.. I dont ever want to see him grow up and yet at the same time, I do. Its just so not right how I feel.,... so selfish and yet so not selfish.. UGH! Right now, he is sleeping in the bassinett and I will probably leave him there until he wakes up for his next feeding. After that.. we'll see! Gary wanted to sleep with me on the bed but I told him with the long day he has tomorrow and the way I still snore.. it was not a good idea. He isnt happy with that but surely he will understand later when he wakes up and feels much more refreshed. Besides during the overnight hours, I HAVE to turn on the light to take care of Talon. He would HATE that... I know he would... so its better this way! For now! God, how I miss him on the bed too. I just know its for the best.
2006-06-26 (baby has arrived)
Talon's days We made it through our first weekend at home. I must say.. that mostly I just watched Talon sleep beside me although I should have been sleeping myself. Yes, I took advantage of it when I could but only because I wanted to see his little precious face did I not sleep. However, when we do sleep together, I find myself waking up nearly 4 hours later.. this little one is OUT for the count when he gets tired. NIce, huh? He is eating about 2 to 3 ounces a bottle which is pretty good for a premie newborn.
Gary's boss Slade said Talon being back at his birth weight already is really good. See, we had to return to Jackson on Friday to be seen by the dr. Mostly we were there for his bilirubin count which was down from 15 on Wednesday to 8 on Friday. He looks so much better nowadays than that yellowish glow he had on Tuesday. The nurse wanted to check on his weight and it was found to be the same exact weight he was born with. YIPPPEE! I knew he had gained some more but it was defintely clarified for me on Friday. He slept the one hour trip to and from the hospital.
While we were placing him into the car, a male teenager gushed over Talon saying he was by far one of the most handsome newborns he had seen coming from the hospital. "If you ever need a babysitter... I'll do it!" I laughed and told him we lived an hour away... He said.. "thats not far at all!" Both mom and I laughed! It was very nice to hear. His co-worker was like you take care of that cutie. NO duh! And no doubt Talon is a cutie. So far he has turned heads every which was we turn. He is so precious. Course right now he is laying down cooing, waiting on his mother to come lay beside him.
Now for David.. I know he says he isnt jealous but there is so competition for mommy's affections.. or atleast attention. Ive been trying to spend time with David but with the incision still healing and Talon's constant need for affection, I cant do much more than over an hour here and there for David... and I am sure he certainly doesnt understand that. I worry that David will get so jealous that he might try something for attention.. negative wise I mean. I certainly hope that is not the case. I love both my kids but David can no doubt drive me batty.
I will say this about the kid though.. he has done alot to help me out. Although a bit fussy in the beginning about it, he certainly thought he was returning home to a normal mom, he has improved with how much he will do for me. Dishes have yet to be done and his room lacks cleaning but he still tries and gets me a coke/water whenever I ask for it. Food, he'll also make for me.. even when I dont ask for it!
Well, I think thats about it. I need to try and pump so Talon can have some more food. I have been having some slight issues with the breastmilk and pumping area and I certainly hope that with my high count of milking in the beginning, I dont drop off sharply to nothing in the next couple of days... I am worried that my boobs wont want to pump anymore milk out and I will have to switch completely to formula. Talon seems okay with it to a certainl extent but Id rather him feed from me than fake breastmilk.. if ya'll know what I mean. What good are boobs if you cant get the millk.. as Gary calls it the nectar of the gods... out and give it to your newborn! UGH!
