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Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thanks to my wonderful sister-in-law I now have a cute blog :). It takes awhile to get used to a new site, but I have a feeling blogging is going to be my new escape from reality!
I switched Trenton over to formula almost a week ago and the difference is amazing. He not only naps better but seems to sleep better as well. It was a difficult choice for me to make, because nursing was so important to me. Making the right decision for him was critical and I was worried that formula was anything but that. I couldn't have been more wrong, and I am now happy with the choice I have made. It seems he is more satisfied, but I am still a little heart-broken that I couldn't be enough for him. At least we got those first 3 months of bonding, 3 months that I am very thankful to have had. Even pumping couldn't help my supply, turning it up on a really high setting would only hurt me and still only pump out maybe 2 ounces in 20-30 minutes. How can I feed my son the 4-6 ounces he needs when I can't even pump out a measly 2. Some part of me feels like a failed him, but I know that I did my best and tried hard for those first few months. He is a strong and very healthy 3 month old so that's all that should matter!
Trevor will be coming home in about a week and I couldn't be more thrilled for this reunion. We haven't seen him since Trenton was a month old! Losing a parent at a young age makes knowing what you want out of life a whole lot easier! Our family is my life, and I love that!
I switched Trenton over to formula almost a week ago and the difference is amazing. He not only naps better but seems to sleep better as well. It was a difficult choice for me to make, because nursing was so important to me. Making the right decision for him was critical and I was worried that formula was anything but that. I couldn't have been more wrong, and I am now happy with the choice I have made. It seems he is more satisfied, but I am still a little heart-broken that I couldn't be enough for him. At least we got those first 3 months of bonding, 3 months that I am very thankful to have had. Even pumping couldn't help my supply, turning it up on a really high setting would only hurt me and still only pump out maybe 2 ounces in 20-30 minutes. How can I feed my son the 4-6 ounces he needs when I can't even pump out a measly 2. Some part of me feels like a failed him, but I know that I did my best and tried hard for those first few months. He is a strong and very healthy 3 month old so that's all that should matter!
Trevor will be coming home in about a week and I couldn't be more thrilled for this reunion. We haven't seen him since Trenton was a month old! Losing a parent at a young age makes knowing what you want out of life a whole lot easier! Our family is my life, and I love that!
Friday, December 11, 2009
I'm giving it a shot!
I don't know how good at this I will be or if I will even be able to keep up with it, but hey all my sisters did it so now I feel likes it's an obligation ;).
At this point in time it's almost Christmas and I am away from my husband, it's hard but I thank my lucky stars every day it's not a deployment. Our son is growing every day and his father isn't here to see, when he smiles at me I wish I were his father. Oh how I wish Trevor could be here to see that gummy smile every day and be able to enjoy the small achievments like Trenton grasping a toy for the first time. I suppose 2 more weeks won't hurt us, but it still feels like forever. Being a Navy wife is a very tough job, I honestly don't think people give the spouses of service men and women enough credit! When our spouses enlist so do we, when they deploy so do we! It is a hard life and I wouldn't lie about that one bit, but it's a life I love, and a life I wouldn't change!
One thing I don't say enough to my family is how greatful I am to all of you! On my side of the family I only have my father and brother and Trevors side, well I have a whole other country ;). It's wonderful and everything I have ever wanted in a family. I love having 3 sisters that I can hang out with and talk girl talk. It's nice to know I have female influences in my life, because not having my mother around for the last 6 years has taken a lot away from my life, a lot that can never be replaced. That is why I am so thankful to you ladies. You have no idea what your love and support means to me, but that is ok, because I do and it's enough to make not having my mother around feel...ok. :). I love you guys!
At this point in time it's almost Christmas and I am away from my husband, it's hard but I thank my lucky stars every day it's not a deployment. Our son is growing every day and his father isn't here to see, when he smiles at me I wish I were his father. Oh how I wish Trevor could be here to see that gummy smile every day and be able to enjoy the small achievments like Trenton grasping a toy for the first time. I suppose 2 more weeks won't hurt us, but it still feels like forever. Being a Navy wife is a very tough job, I honestly don't think people give the spouses of service men and women enough credit! When our spouses enlist so do we, when they deploy so do we! It is a hard life and I wouldn't lie about that one bit, but it's a life I love, and a life I wouldn't change!
One thing I don't say enough to my family is how greatful I am to all of you! On my side of the family I only have my father and brother and Trevors side, well I have a whole other country ;). It's wonderful and everything I have ever wanted in a family. I love having 3 sisters that I can hang out with and talk girl talk. It's nice to know I have female influences in my life, because not having my mother around for the last 6 years has taken a lot away from my life, a lot that can never be replaced. That is why I am so thankful to you ladies. You have no idea what your love and support means to me, but that is ok, because I do and it's enough to make not having my mother around feel...ok. :). I love you guys!
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