Back to the Dr.
Had to take Alice back to the Dr. this morning.
Yesterday she had diarrhea about 7 times, and also cried for most of the day. Her naps were very short, and she wouldn't let anyone put her down.
She was a sad baby. :*(
Turns out she hasn't gained any more weight. She hasn't lost any either. So, she's still 7lbs 4 oz.
The Dr. still wants me to supplement with formula, which I hadn't started yet. I'm getting so much conflicting advice from different people. I need to do what's good for Alice though. She needs to gain weight.
Other than that, she is good.
She slept much better last night, and is napping in the stroller right next to me right now. She looks so peaceful.
I spent the last few days at my parents house. I seem to always be there now. lol
Having the support is nice though, even if it means that my family is seeing the 'true me' again. I guess I scared my mom a little last night because I seemed detached from the baby. I realized this, and was able to articulate this to her this morning. I think part of this was that I didn't have my meds with me yesterday, so I didn't take them until I got home around 2am. Also, I am EXHAUSTED, and I really think I'm battling some PPD a little bit... It was also very difficult having the baby cry all day, and I'm still not used to having to feed her on demand. It's taking a toll on me.
I need to keep reminding myself to enjoy this time, she's not going to be an infant forever, and soon, it will be a whole new bucket-load of frustrations. I just cannot WAIT until she sleeps through the night!!! I would give anything to sleep a full 8-10 hours right now!
Yesterday she had diarrhea about 7 times, and also cried for most of the day. Her naps were very short, and she wouldn't let anyone put her down.
She was a sad baby. :*(
Turns out she hasn't gained any more weight. She hasn't lost any either. So, she's still 7lbs 4 oz.
The Dr. still wants me to supplement with formula, which I hadn't started yet. I'm getting so much conflicting advice from different people. I need to do what's good for Alice though. She needs to gain weight.
Other than that, she is good.
She slept much better last night, and is napping in the stroller right next to me right now. She looks so peaceful.
I spent the last few days at my parents house. I seem to always be there now. lol
Having the support is nice though, even if it means that my family is seeing the 'true me' again. I guess I scared my mom a little last night because I seemed detached from the baby. I realized this, and was able to articulate this to her this morning. I think part of this was that I didn't have my meds with me yesterday, so I didn't take them until I got home around 2am. Also, I am EXHAUSTED, and I really think I'm battling some PPD a little bit... It was also very difficult having the baby cry all day, and I'm still not used to having to feed her on demand. It's taking a toll on me.
I need to keep reminding myself to enjoy this time, she's not going to be an infant forever, and soon, it will be a whole new bucket-load of frustrations. I just cannot WAIT until she sleeps through the night!!! I would give anything to sleep a full 8-10 hours right now!