Day 17

Wow, its been over 2 weeks now.

We went out with the baby yesterday after work to fill some prescriptions and visit Eleanor's Grandmother and Grandmother in NJ.
We also went to target to print out some more pictures of the baby.

I've been taking pictures for 17 days straight. I dont know if i can keep it up for 365. Thats going to make a good scrapbook.

I dont know if you saw the picture of the baby from the previous post, at the end of the entry, but its so cool how she looks a lot like Sora's baby pictures there. When i see the baby, i see myself. I see Sora and its just so cool.

She is drinking over 4 oz of pumped milk, or when she feeds direct from the source, both breasts. Also she is latching on more and more without the nipple shield. Note to parents, who may use the nipple shield, the baby latching on with the nipple shield on, will not create enough stimulation to let the body know to continue making more milk. So in between feedings, it is important to pump. Then your body will continue to have the wheels of industry rolling. We still have the hospital rental machine with us.

We rented the Medala Lactina Select. Froogled it: 769 buckaroos. This is a heavy duty machine with a tool box like case. Not for discreet feedings. Large and consicuous

Because Eleanor is drinking more, she is getting a little belly. i think its ok. She is also sleeping much better now. We have been experimenting with different nipples, shapes, flow etc.
Eleanor seems to like the Gerber NUK stage 1 the best.
Evenflow stage 1 was way too slow.

Sora saw another parent in babiesrus with a Bugaboo Chameleon. She wants one. Froogled it: 879 for the chameleon. DAANG. So i am going to see if the notion sticks with her for a little longer.

I found out the payoff amount on my 4 Runner. I got that car while i was dating Sora. I can pay off in a couple more payments. The car-lust was kind of setting in and stuff, but I am going to resist. That car still looks brand new. Smells Semi New. If you hear me talking a new car, reprimand me. Even if its better for the environment.

She is going to use it more, since its safer for baby transport etc.

I will be driving the honda accord more. Its great on gas mileage.

So one less payment, will be nicer for the budget.

She wants a GPS for the car too. She gets lost sometimes.

Ok, back to work.
ttyl
Sam