Bye, Bye Milk

Well I never thought I would say it this early, but I am weaning the babies! I have to pump milk for Charlie and that is about 4 hours total per day and night. That extra time just doesn't exist for me! It takes away from holding the babies and playing with Harrison! Not to mention that when I am attached to the machine I can't make sure Harrison is safe, I can't pop a pacifier in a baby's mouth, I could go on and on. I made it almost 2 months so I am going to pat myself on the back. I didn't finalize my decision until I went to my doctor for my 6 week check up. My blood pressure has been really high since having the babies. We assumed it was hormonal but she said it should have gone back to normal and attributed it to stress. She told me that stopping breast feeding would help as well as more sleep (good luck with that one!) The weaning process has been painful. I am on Day 3 now and using cabbage leaves and taking lots of Ibuprofen. I was making so much milk that this is going to take awhile. :( I hate it, but it will all be over soon! The babies seem to be doing fine with the formula and the doctor assured me that the first month was the most important!

My pediatrician's daughter has been coming twice a week from 9 - 2 to help me out. She plays with Harrison and helps me with feedings. Its been a big help! Although I feel like even if I had 2 full time nannies, I would still be busy! I have had lots of wonderful friends and family come visit. They don't realize what a big help this is to me!

Henry is getting soooooo big. Our scales weigh him at over 11 pounds! Charlie is growing well too, over 9 lbs now.

Diapers.com has been wonderful for us. Diapers are priced well and they deliver free in 2 days. They also sell anything and everything you could want for your babies. Now they have a sister site called soap.com. They sell anything you could ever need except food! They have detergent, makeup, toiletries, you name it. Free 2 day shipping. I am so excited. Now if I could just get groceries delivered.......

This weekend I am going to the spa to get my hair done, woo-hoo!!! We are having a movie night with the Leandras. Harrison can't wait to see "Little Hay" (Hayley Leandra). He is going to totally try to kiss her during the movie. Hopefully her daddy doesn't see! :)