We have a chowhound on our hands

So for those of you who don't know Maddie came out weighing 9lbs and 9ozs however by the time we left the hospital two days later she was down to 8lbs 12ozs and at her doctors visit the next day she was down another 3 ozs. Part of this was due to the fact that my milk hadn't come in but we spent about an hour with the lactation consultant (the doctor's office has two and the one we met with was absolutely wonderful) and an appointment for the next day to check her weight and see how everything was going.

The time spent with Mary (the lactation consultant) was much needed and helped me feel a lot more comfortable in what I was doing. While you would think that breastfeeding is a fairly simple thing (I mean hey women have been doing it for a long time) and that it would be second nature it doesn't always end up that way. With some great pointers and feeling a lot better we were sent home. At the appointment the next day Maddie had gained 3 ozs after a night of some very good feedings. We made one more appointment for today (6 days after the last one) and when she was put on the scale she weighed in at 9lbs 15oz. So our little girl 10 days after being born is now past her birth weight and had gained 1lb and 2oz in 6 days. Needless to say she's quite the eater.

One of the positives of her eating is that she is sleeping for longer periods of time. This morning she slept for about 3 hours which was great for both of us because I got some sleep and am feeling great. I'm finally getting to the point where I am ready to do a few more things around the house and try to start getting into a routine of sorts. Now I know there is only so much of a routine with an infant but I figure if i can get some additional stuff around the house done while she naps during the day and she sleeps well at night like she has (only getting up every 2 1/2 - 3 hours) been then we both win.

We'll see how everything goes over the next few weeks and Maddie has her 2 week appointment on Thursday so that day might be a wash if she has to get a bunch of shots but we'll see. Plus the following week her Geepa and Uncle Zack are coming to visit so that Zack can go check out Roanoke College. It'll be good to see them and we are starting to get ready for our trip to New England in January. During that trip she'll get to meet all her relatives so that will be good.

And because what post would be complete without a picture of the pumpkin.