Daven 3 weeks old

Daven's O face

I do love our baby boy! It's really hard to believe that he's more than 3 weeks old already! Today was actually the first day that Daven and I have been alone all day. Even though it's the start of the third week that A's been back to work, I've always had visitors at some point throughout the day. But today we have been on our own, and I have actually managed.

Daven loves to play tricks on me. Like he'll be sound asleep until I lay down and get nice and comfy. Then all of a sudden he's wide awake!

So for the past couple of days I've been taking this herb called fenugreek. It's supposed to help you build up your milk supply. I started by taking two pills three times a day, but cut it back to one pill at a time today. I noticed that I was incredibly gassy and guess what - Daven was too. I hate that I made him feel like that. He's seemed alright for most of the day today so far and I'm not as bad. But if it gets worse then I'm just going to have to stop taking it because I don't want to cause him discomfort!

The whole breastmilk thing has been so rough. Daven finally gets the hang of it and is a big growing boy, and my boobs just can't keep up. He's eating 3-4 oz. at a time now while the titties are still only making 1-1 1/2 0z. I can pump twice and it still won't be enough for one feeding! Grrr.

One thing that no one tells you about breastfeeding is how freaking thirsty you will be all of the time. It's close to the point of misery. "When breastfeeding, try to drink 64 oz. of water everyday." Ha! I drink a 32 oz bottle of water at night and it's still not enough. I have to take two bottles to bed with me. I've already far surpassed that requirement for the day and we still have a ways to go. I'm thirsty all of the time. I have to have my water at my side at all times. And guess what else that means? Yep, I'm still peeing like I'm pregnant. Don't get me wrong, I really want to try to continue to give my boy at least some milk from me. It's just annoying. And since I'm always thirsty, my lips are constantly chapped and cracked. I finally found my chap stick but now A makes faces whenever he kisses me since he hates chap stick of any kind.

Lots of things have been going on, but since I don't get a chance to get on here every day, I can't remember them all to write them down.

Daven giving Mr. Elephant the side eye
P.S. He peed on this outfit 10 min. after I put it on him.
P.S.S Did I mention that he also peed on his face?

Damnit, there are more pics I want to post, but for whatever reason they aren't coming into my email so that I can save them on my computer. Hopefully next time!