Breastfeeding has been worlds better since my last post. I saw Sherry (lactation consultant and midwife), and it turns out that Norah has a "unique sucking pattern" which is making things difficult. We are working through it, only time will make a difference. I am using nipple shields now and they help a TON... The whole process is more efficient for us when I use them.
Norah has had a lot of exciting "firsts" recently, especially since she came with me and Shasta to the farm in VA (Daddy had to stay at work this week). We are still here at the farm, and will be in WV later in the week. It has been wonderful visiting family, having her meet everyone, and hanging out with my girls here at one of my favorite places on Earth. Little Norah Joyce experienced her first big girl swing ride (with me holding her), first time on a 4wheeler (as we drove from the house to the cottage), first time at a birthday party (Gonny's 80th- born on her bday), and first weenie roast last night. It has been really fun, although there has been some drama here and there... and I do miss Johnny dearly.
I am so thankful that the trip has been safe for all of us thus far. The drive up from Texas went great, Norah has been a trooper. Such a joyful Kid! People always say that Hypnobirth infants have this crazy calm demeanor... I didn't believe it before, but she definitely fits that category. I can't tell you how many comments from EVERYONE we have received about her ability to be chill in certain situations. She's my little HypnoBaby.
Oh, awesome news! Grandma and Grandpa Cluff have officially met their granddaughter! It was fun having them hold her for the first time, and now they are back in CA.
I have a TON of pictures to put up. The first round of vacation pics will need to be in the next post.
Here is 4-6 weeks:
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