Monday night the girls had a terrible time with tummy issues. Natalie was amazing helping so much with the girls while I focused on pumping and resting. Tuesday morning bright and early we had to pack up and trek up to the doctors office. We barely made it out the door on time with 3 of us working to get ready. The girls had a great appointment. Sophia was back up to 6lb 4oz, Meredith was up to 5lb 11oz, and Penelope was up to 5lb 10oz! Sophia's murmur was completely gone, you could barely hear Meredith's, but Penelope's was still pretty loud. Sophia has a clogged year duct we need to clean and massage regularly. Overall Dr. Oneal gave a great report for all the girls. She said Sophia is strong enough to start trying to latch and nurse twice a day for up to 10 minutes at a time. Penelope and Meredith needed to put on a little more weight and start drinking more first. Sophia eats about 60-70ml, Meredith 50-60, and Penelope about 40-50. Rebecca the lactation consultant was absolutely wonderful to work with. She showed me cues and such to determine good times to practice latching. She also said to switch to wide nipple bottles (playtex being the closest) to help them adapt to latching easier. She said we need to take the bottle out of their mouths every "break" and/or 10 or so sucks to help them adapt to working harder at the breasts. After the doctor's appointment Natalie met us and took the girls home while Sue and Allen took me to my doctor's appointment and lunch. It did Allen and me such good to have lunch and special mommy time. I got my staples out the doctor said there was a little bit of yeast infection on the incision at a couple of points. He also chastised me because I tore the staples in a few spots from overdoing it and lifting too much.
Allen is so fascinated by his sisters. He constantly wants to hold them and kiss them. Can't wait for Issy to get home and spend time together.
Wednesday was supposed to be a quiet down day where we were just going to be home and resting. Unfortunately we ended up having company most of the day. I love seeing family, but we really just needed a day of rest and normalcy. It was exhausting and draining. Allen did get to go swimming with grandpa and Natalie and it was heart warming to see, since I missed the entire summer in the hospital.
Thursday I was so glad for peace and quiet. Natalie had to work, so my mother in law came and helped with the babies. It was a down day where we just stayed home and rested in between baby care and pumping. My amazing friend Pam dropped off a ton of freezer meals from her and some of the other MOPS ladies. Between that and the meal train we have been so blessed.
Friday morning was another baby doctor appointment. Sophia was up to 6lb 7 oz (+3oz), Meredith was up to 5lb 15oz (+4.5oz), and Penelope was up to 5lb 13oz (+3oz). Meredith and Penelope have both exceeded their birth weights now! Sophia still has a clogged eye duct, but no infection. Sophia eats about 70 ml, Meredith 60, and Penelope about 60. He said that we need to have the girls seen Tuesday, but after that if all links good we don't have to come back until their 1 month appointment! Friday night Natalie went home to stay and get a good night sleep and my mother in law stayed the night to help with feeds and baby care so I can pump and sleep.
Saturday morning my friend Morgan and her friend Casey came out and did newborn photography of the girls. I was amazed at how smoothly things went. It was way easier and quicker than I thought it was going to be. Felicia and Dilip bright Issy back home and visited for a few hours. The older boys played video games and the toddler boys played so well together. The adults all had the babies so it worked out nicely. Katie and Brian brought us dinner through the meal train and it was so nice. Issy is completely in love with his sisters too. Saturday night I had an emotional night. The high from birth and being home wore off and I was left feeling very down and depressed. I hate pumping milk every 3 hours. I hate being so sore and tired that I can't care for my babies. I hate not being able to pick up my toddler. I am not very nice when I am hurting and tired. It was so bad I didn't even want to hold any of my girls. I feel like such a bad mom for even admitting that. :( I really hoped post partum depression was going to pass me by completely.
Sunday morning Natalie offered to keep the girls so we could make it to church. It was so nice to see everyone and get out of the house. Penelope lost her umbilical cord while we were gone. We heard a great message about shepherding our children. I have the book he referenced during the sermon, but haven't read it yet. I definitely want to read it now. After church I pumped while Jeremiah ran in Target for some things. We ate at Olive Garden and had a nice lunch out. I also ran in the Teeter for a few cold things we needed. It was a nice day and getting irt really made me feel so much better. Natalie got out of the house for a while after we got back home. I think done time or did us all some good.
Monday was mostly a down day, which we needed after a very long night. Penelope and Sophia took turns crying all night long. Not sure what has them so upset, but at some point one baby (I can't even tell you which one) ended up in my bed and Natalie took the other so we both could get a little sleep. We had unexpected visitors show up again. It is so frustrating when we are all sleep deprived and people just show up without letting us know they are coming or calling to see if it is a good time Monday night Lisa had her son deliver a meal from our meal train. She made its pork tenderloin with potatoes and a veggie casserole. It was wonderful. Jeremiah and I ate alone because my in-laws took the little boys out to see Planes 2. Both of my boys had a wonderful time.
I would be completely lost with out my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Sue and Natalie have done so much and I love them sooo much and thank God for them every single day.
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