Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
Braeden and I have been busy the past few weeks! Be sure to read several posts down to catch all of the updates.
The newest info today is that we’re experimenting with all pumping and bottle feeding. With the way bottles are designed these days, Braeden takes in less air when eating from the bottle than when he eats directly from me. And if you’ve ever seen him about half hour after eating, he can be in some serious gas pain. He’s been fussy today but not the painful, gassy kind. He seems to be overtired because he doesn’t usually fall asleep while eating from the bottle. When I feed him, he tends to fall asleep.
I’m a bit torn on how I want this experiment to turn out. On the one hand, it’s nice that I can put myself on a pumping schedule and it’s less painful (no 30-minute feedings!). I also like that Braeden isn’t in as much pain afterward. On the other hand, I actually miss the bonding time. Bottle feeding just isn’t the same. Being so attached to the bonding caught me off guard. It’s gotta be the hormones!
Breaking news: We think Braeden might miss my feedings too. We’re going to see if that eases his fussiness.
Breaking news 2: Looks like he just needed some mommy time. Five minutes of eating and he was out cold. I sure hope he outgrows this before he goes off to college!