Cloth diapering is going very well! We have had no leaks once we figured out how snug to secure the diapers around his waist. We are actually doing our first load of cloth diaper laundry right now. And Milo wore his blue cloth diaper with a multi colored striped t shirt and it was absolutely adorable!!! I wish we would have taken a picture, but we'll take a picture next time.
I also had a home visit with my lactation consultant and her mentor today. It was very helpful having that second voice and mind to help do some problem solving with the nursing. We are all very optimistic that the worst is behind us. We just have to figure out how to get Milo to stop clamping down!
This morning's plan was to head West to Ludington, MI... plans changed a bit. While we were getting ready, Milo threw up his entire stomach contents again, like he did before. I think it was another case where he just gagged himself. He acted fine afterwards and did not have a temperature. I don't think its anything worrying about, but we will mention it at his 4 week appointment this coming week. {I can't believe Milo is already going to be a month old!!} Anyway... we decided maybe going that far from home wasn't the best idea. So instead we decided to have lunch at Panera Bread in Grand Blanc which is just over an hour away. It was definitely a smart move. That was enough of a trip! But it was a good experience as we learned a lot about how to keep Milo fed and happy. I think he's having a growth spurt because during the day he is eating every hour or so. I mean... he never really went too long between feedings, but he's definitely eating A LOT the past day or so. That just made today's trip a bit more difficult, but hopefully he will be going longer between feedings for the duration of our trip. I'm definitely not feeling great about our road trip, but maybe if we do something like this another time or two, I'll feel better about making the big trip. But Nathan and I are determined. Basically if we want Milo to meet his family... this is just what needs to be done. Did I mention I hate being so far from family?!
Have I blogged yet about how amazing it is seeing the man I love become a father? Nathan is SO great with Milo. From the minute Milo was born Nathan just stepped up and became Daddy. That was one positive about the Csection... I bonded with Milo for 42 weeks... and I think Nathan having the opportunity to be the first one of us to hold him and go with him to the nursery... and change his first diaper... gave Nathan a special chance to bond with his son. And now when he comes home from work he and Milo get their time together. Its even neat to see Nathan with his special ways of holding him. I keep Milo snuggled close while Nathan has Milo up over the back of his shoulder... which Milo LOVES! He changes diapers, paces with him while he's fussing, rocks him to sleep, and so much more. He really truly is an amazing father. And on top of it... he is still taking good care of me... and he tells me how much he loves me, our son, our family, and our life on a regular basis. What more could I possibly ask for?
OK. Now its time for a few evening chores, then I am off to bed... assuming Milo is actually down for a while.
I don't know if this is possible for you & Nathan, but when we drove to Kentucky when Molly was 2.5 months, we drove through the night. Since she was already sleeping at night pretty well by then, we just left at her bedtime. She slept almost the whole way there! She woke up about an hour before we got there. We stopped, nursed, and then she was content for the final hour. It wasn't much fun for David and I, but it made the drive so much better and it was very nice that she was on her normal schedule once we got there.
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