Bob's First Father's Day!

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Yesterday was Bob's first Father's Day. We had quite a lot of visitors this past weekend. My mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, sister, Edd, bob's mom, sister, and Eric all came to see Carter! It was a packed full house. On Saturday Carter had a blowout in his diaper onto my sister's jeans. There is a first time for everything! While cleaning that up he peed on his activity gym which caused us to give him a bath. During the bath he spit up on the towel and then peed. Lots of bodily functions at once. Today we had another doctor's appointment just to make sure he was gaining enough weight. He is now 8 lbs 4oz. He is a porker. The doctor said he was doing very well and we don't have to come back unless there is a problem. Yes, I am still breastfeeding. However I am having a hard time on the right side. It feels like I am getting a purple nurple every time he sucks on that side. Guess What! I have found a way to deal with this issue--a nipple shield. I found it at Target today and it has helped to control the intense pain. Giddy Up! Sleep is still a little rough but we are working on it! He is stinkin so cute. He is changing each day and I am so afraid I am going to miss a smile or one of his looks. I am so glad that I am at home all summer long.

Comments

Beth said…
Happy Father's Day Bob! It's so exciting to read your posts. That little guy sounds like he is fitting right into your family, making every day an adventure! About the "right side" problem...good for you if the shield is working but you could try football hold instead of cross-cradle on that side (or the opposite of what you were trying) so that he can latch on in a different position sometimes it is all about the angle of the latch. Keep up the good work! By the way we will be in Ohio from August 14-23. Let me know if you will be in around so we can visit. We are having a b-day party for Brett on August 16 at G-ma P's hope you can come! Send me an email if you get a chance.
June 22, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Anonymous said…
glad to hear he's gaining weight and is healthy. hope you guys are catching some sleep! can't wait to see that little cutie again soon.
June 25, 2009 at 5:57 AM
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