One Week Old.

Yesterday Alexis turned 1 week old.  Already! We have been so busy trying to get a routine going and its been really tough. Turns out breastfeeding is a lot harder than I thought it would be. Tuesday was her first doctors appointment and she did so well!  She now weighs 7 pounds!  She's still 21" but her head grew, lol.  We also had to pay the lactation consultant a visit yesterday because every time I would try and feed her my nipples would bleed and I was so sore that I would start to cry from the pain.  I knew I was doing something wrong so we went to get help.  The lactation nurse said she's a "sleepy baby" and doesn't suck properly so we would have to teach her.  She worked with us for an hour and Alexis did so good!  She caught on to what she's supposed to be doing and I learned how to hold her properly so she doesn't tug on my breasts and hurt me.  Of course last night was pretty frustrating because we are still learning but already I've stopped bleeding and I feel a lot better. Lansinoth ointment has been my best friend these last couple of days.  It does such a great soothing job.  Kort also was so supportive and has been helping me stay motivated and tries to calm me when I break down and cry.  He's been with me to all the appointments and is doing everything he can on his end to make sure I'mm as comfortable as I can be and that Alexis getting enough to eat.  He's been making all the meals and taking over when I need a break.  It's been so great to have that support.  I can't imagine it any other way.  But I will say this, kids are HARD work.  Pregnancy for me was an ordeal, labor stunk, tearing and the subsequent bathroom drama is awful and now my issues trying to breastfeed just tops off my list of why one kid is enough for me.  I sure hope I come back and read this blog if I ever think of having another! : ) But I sure wouldn't trade having her here even if I had to do it all several times again.  She's perfect.