Weight Checks and Breastfeeding :)

Hi guys!  I know I'm a little late on this weeks post but I think you'll understand when I explain why. 

So, Avery has been having some weight gain issues as well as some stomach issues.  Apparently, she's allergic to dairy so she was having some really, really poopy diapers full of some great gooey stuff that was mucousy and sometimes bloody.   But, now, with my diet being free of dairy she's getting better.  Also, her weight gain is back on track.  As of this week (because we had a weight check today at the doctor's office) she's gained about 5 ounces where she had only gained about 3 in the previous two weeks.  When you breastfeed babies, apparently gaining about 3-4 ounces a week is normal. 

Through some thorough research that I've done and the advice of the pediatrician, we're now doing breastfeeding a little different.  When she's hungry she definitely lets me know.  I feed her when she's hungry but I let her decide how long she wants to eat and offer both breasts.  This is what has helped her gain weight.  Before, I wasn't necessarily doing it wrong, but I wasn't letting her eat as much as she wanted.  I got some conflicting advice from a nurse saying that she was eating too much and making herself sick.  So, I was taking her off after about 10 minutes on one breast every time so she wouldn't "make herself sick".  Anyway, it wasn't working and she was actually losing weight.  But, now it's going great and she's a happy little hoover! :)

Breastfeeding her has been turning out to be a wonderful experience.  It's so great that I am able to breastfeed her because for a while there I thought I wasn't producing enough.  It made me feel so sad that I couldn't provide the best possible food for her.  But, even if I couldn't have, it would've still been okay.  Any amount of breastfeeding for a baby is great, :). 

Anyway, I thought I post some pictures of Avery in her hoodie I bought her that Justin and I love so much on her.  I also am posting a video of how she wakes up in the morning, it's really cute to say the least.

And here's her "waking up" video:

Well, so, we're supposed to keep coming back to the doctor's office for a weight check every week.  I think it should be great from now on, but we'll keep you all posted on how she's doing with breastfeeding and weight.  :)

Have a great week everyone!