First week home...

We've officially been home from the hospital for a week, and I honestly don't know where the time has gone! The days all seem to run together, probably because we're doing the same thing over and over again, every couple hours... :)

Although super rewarding, it's been a trying week as well. I feel like breastfeeding has been one step forward, two steps back. When we went to the doctor's office she had begun gaining weight again and was well on her way to reaching her birth weight, but Kyle and I visited the lactation consultant today and her weight has gone down again, to what it was when we left the hospital. Turns out that we finally corrected her suck, but in the meantime my milk supply has dwindled. So, I'm back to pumping again after every feeding, and we're supplementing her feedings with breastmilk from a bottle. It's been an emotional couple days, I just wanted so badly for this to go smoothly. I have to keep reminding myself that it's not an uncommon problem, but it's hard when you feel like you can't supply your baby with what she needs. I know if I just keep at it it will get better, but it's an exhausting process. I feel lucky because Kyle is super supportive, and so are all our friends and family members... she (and I) are lucky to have you guys!

One thing that's been nice about being home is getting out of the house, even if just for a walk around the neighborhood for some fresh air. Kyle and I went to Target today, and I never thought an outing to Target would feel so special! :)

Out on her first walk!

Dad pushing the stroller

Tomorrow is Payton's due date, and it's weird to think that I could still be pregnant and that she wouldn't be here; it's already hard to imagine life without her.

We call this "the milk coma"

Hanging out with daddy!

If you're interested in viewing Payton's hospital photos, you can go to a website called www.our365.com. For some reason it won't find her by the family name, but if you search by hospital (Providence Portland Medical Center) and her birthdate, you'll be able to see them. My mom, excited grandma that she is, has already ordered a CD so we can burn copies for those of you who would like them. :)

My mom in law Sue is coming to stay with us for a couple days tomorrow, and I'm really excited! Kyle has school and class all day, so we'll get to have girl time... plus, someone excited to hold the baby means mom gets to take a nap! :) Hope you're all having a great week!