The pump

Alexander you are a champ at breast feeding just like Gio and we have found some of rhythm: u want, I provide. But phew,you want constantly and it was a lot easier with Gio because no one else required my attention,but right now I am being pulled in both directions and Gio is not liking it, which is understandable . Gio doesn't understand why mommy can't play and catch ball or play with his cars while mommy feeds little Alexander. But oh he does love him and when he cries he comes up to him and mocks me by saying "I know, I know, it's ok baby Alexander" then he sneaks his eyes towards me and cracks up. Alexander is on the verge of turning a month and I knew I had no more excuse, it was time to pump! Blah! I love nursing but I detest pumping. Especially with Alexander feeding all the time when was I going to get a chance? Well after numerous milk leakings, I started pumping on side not in service while Alexander has his first morning session. I also try to fit a session in the evening before his bedtime because it is his longer feed. Trust me not fun feeling like a cow at a milk station, but my little boy needs his milk come a month from now. I am only producing 2-3 ml a session, not the best but good considering one side at a time. As I type I am pumping because I ws headed to bed and started leaking, thought hmm why not pump rather then lose it. I am happy I am not waking up engorged! Alexander was quite fussy today, wouldn't take a long nap and nursed repeatedly! I think we are on the verge of a growth spurt! 

My crazy anxious self finally introduced the pacifier as well, worried that he might get too obsessed with it, guess what he is not. He takes it for a bit sometimes and then spits it out. There are so many articles whether to paci or not. I reused with Gio until I got so nursed out I needed a break, he hated it. Alexander is on the fence. He does like his hands when he finds them, :), but don't want him sucking those thumbs, which I have been told it is harder to break that habit. Daddy gave me a break for my much needed appt at the nail salon and I left a bottle just in case. Daddy said Alexander spit the bottle out then finally tasted the milk and went to town. I came home with nicely manicured feet and hands and waxed eyebrows to a sleeping baby boy. I think I was more anxious than anyone else, of course. :)