Okay, so I guess DeAnn was right! Today at Finn's 11:00 feeding, we thought we'd just see what Finn did if we put him to the breast (sorry if this is too much information). I had already pumped, so there was no danger of drowning him (since I pump far more than he eats). I sat down and put him in position and he leaned forward and latched on. And wouldn't let go! He sucks very strongly (which we already knew from his pacifier). At the same time, he was getting his milk through the tube, so he would associate filling his tummy with sucking. We did this for about 10 minutes and then he start pushing away. That is about how long they wanted me to do it to start out with anyway. Then we just kangaroo-ed for the rest of this feeding.
I was so happy. It just felt so right. I know it is a small thing and I tend to probably over react, but it was a great moment for both of us. We did it again at his 2:00 feeding, but he was exhausted. The nurse said that breast feeding to a baby is equivalent to running a marathon for an adult. I would be tired, too! He sucked a little and then just played around with it for the 10 minutes. That's okay. I spoke with the doctor and she said tomorrow I could try not puming first. Then she asked me how much I'm getting and she realized that would be far too much for Finn. So, I'm hoping the lactation consultant stops by tomorrow so she can help me figure out the best method. I guess we know that Finn isn't a "leg man"! Ha, ha.
Oh, and his crib was at 30 degrees today when I got there and Finn was maintaining his temperature. The nurse had to wait until the doctor rounded on him and wrote the order to switch him over. Which she did around 4pm today. He should be in a crib when we get back there tonight. Jim will be excited so he can put up the Gopher mobile Finn received (it even plays the Minnesota Rouser in soothing baby tones!). Poor Finn, he doesn't have a chance!
So many milestones. I am amazed at how well Finn is doing with everything. Even his oxygen was turned down to 1/4 L and he was at 21 most of the time I was there. The good news just keeps on coming (I hope it stays that way).
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I am just so happy all is going so well for Little Finn!! How wonderful you were able to breast feed!! And he did so well!! Both Taylor and Gavin has issues with latching on, so Finn is ahead of them! :)
By the way, Taylor is so interested in Finn and loves looking on his pictures on your site. She calls him Finny.
I would love to come visit again sometime soon!!!
Love to you!!!
How amazing! It is the best feeling ever. Quinn's first feeding was short, but after that, it was a good 30 minutes a feeding! And maybe it's different since typically it's not milk-milk for their first few feedings. You will gradually produce what he's eating and that's soooo exciting and yay!!
Go Finn!
Not a leg man, that's too funny.
It is definitely not a small thing nor did you overreact: It had to make you feel so amazing to have him latch on so easily. And it should! There is something so special about nourishing your child as a mother. What a beautiful little boy to bring you so much joy with all that he accomplishes each day!
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