1st (and 2nd) doctor's appointment

I need to play catch-up on my postings! So here it goes...

Monday was our first doctor's appointment, and oh how Braylin had already changed in those 5 days! Her birth weight of 8lb 3oz decreased by 11% which put her at 7lb 4oz on Monday. We had a horrible time getting her to breastfeed over the weekend, so she dropped a good bit of weight, but Dr. Haynes wasn't too worried. We discussed the whole breastfeeding option and what to try since this little booger wouldn't latch on long enough to get any nutrients. So, now I'm pumping and feeding her breastmilk thru a bottle. Works for me!

Since her bilirubin was a little elevated (due to decreased nutrition) and her weight had dropped, Dr. Haynes had us bring her back on Wednesday for another bilirubin check. Good news... bilirubin had dropped back to 9.6 and Braylin had gained 2oz in 2 days, which is exactly what we're looking for! So, now our healthy little girl is growing away!

It has been quite humerous trying to manage my time with a newborn. If you could have been a fly on the wall Wed morning while my mom and I were trying to get Braylin ready for the doctor appointment. Monday Jay and I had gone together to her afternoon appointment which seemed to go quite smooth as far as getting her ready, the diaper bag ready, and loading up in the car. But for some reason Wed morning just didn't have enough time in it. We were laughing so hard trying to get everything situated and to the doctor on time. I definitely will be needing practice at time management skills now that we have an added addition to the family. :)