Breastfeeding: Take three

 No one ever said breastfeeding is easy.At least, I didn't, because it's not.  When I found out I was pregnant with Zachary, it never occurred to me that I wouldn't breastfeed.To me, it's the natural way to go, and formula was not something I planned to use. And it's free... What's better then that? When Zachary was born early and unable to "suck" then I pumped,and I pumped some more.  But after about 2 months my milk was basically dried upand I wasn't getting enough but to make a small bottle each day, and I stopped.I won't lie. I felt like I failed.  So when I was pregnant with Tyler, I again, wanted to breastfeed. This time, I was lucky enough that Tyler latched right on and never looked back!I was able to breastfeed him for 13 months and it was very successful!  With Summer, I am definitely looking for another successful round. Things got offto a rocky start, ie. she has not been a great latcher and its posed a little challenge.  The main issue is that it sometimes takes her a couple of moments to get latched on and then she likes to open her mouth regularly and lose the latch, and we have to start over again. Each day has gotten better, which I am so grateful for. And I look forward to it continuing to get better so that we can nurse for as long as possible.  

The first 2 weeks of Summer...In pictures

Zachary holding Summer

 My 4 favorite people

My sweet Summer girl deciding to take a peek 

 It's safe to say that this boy LOVES his baby sister

 Me and my Summer girl.... 

Tyler loving his sister

Tyler says to Summer, "hi baby sister"

Summer getting ready to take her first ride! I guess she isn't that happy about it! 

 Home and cuddled in her blanket... This is sorta like looking at my baby picture :)

 Zach stealing a moment with Summer

 Getting a few minutes of cuddle time in before he had to go to school.  Tyler likes to give loves too!

Her first Dr. appt. Her weight was 7lbs 6 oz. Up 5 oz from her hospital discharge weight

My sweet girl

Some cuddle time with mom. Get used to this camera, girlfriend! 

Tyler getting in his time too! 

He loves to give her kisses

  At Summer's 2 week appt she was up to 7lbs, 14 oz and 21 and 3/4 in. long.Her belly button cord fell off on day 8. 
The first few days Summer liked to be awake from about 10 pm to 2:30 am. It.was.exhausting.
But things have since gotten better and she typically goes to bed around 10-11 and sleeps until 3-4 and then she eats, gets clean pants and goes back to bed until about 7-8.It's actually REALLY nice. I am getting pretty decent sleep most nights andI really can't complain. 
We are breastfeeding on demand and she is getting to be a great eater. The first 1 or so was a little rough, but there will be more on that to come. 
Being a mom to three is amazing....