tank

So, both kids are sleeping and I want to rest too, but I'll take a quick minute to post an update. Sheldon is doing really well. He seems like he is calmer than Coranelle was at this point in her life, and we are really happy about that. When I took him in to the lactation consultant after my last post, he had gained 10 ounces! So, he turned things around and is doing awesome.
I took him in for his 2 week check-up today and he weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces. They are just supposed to re-gain their birth weight, so he is really chugging along. His uncle Josh is hoping he'll be a tank and really chunk up. I feel like all I do is feed him. He doesn't go as long between feedings at night as Coranelle did, so it's been much harder to force myself to get up. But, I am glad that my milk is helping him pack on the ounces.
He is successfully taking a bottle, which is awesome. I love having the freedom to be able to have someone else feed him, especially if visitors are over or it is time for a meal. It's lovely to not have to leave the room and nurse for half an hour. The pump is working great and I really enjoy being able to have a bottle on hand and monitor how much he's getting.
Coranelle continues to adjust remarkably well. She had a fever earlier this week and was a bit clingy, but has been nothing but sweet and helpful about Sheldon. She is always concerned when we go somewhere that Sheldon is coming along too. We are very proud of her.
My mom has come every morning this week and it has been awesome to spend time with her and have her help out. She's been tending my garden, folding clothes, helping to clean, and doing lots of entertaining of Coranelle while Sheldon eats. Coranelle loves it and it has been so nice for me to have company and an extra hand.
Ryan is back at work, but comes home anxious to hold his son and play with his daughter. He is such an awesome daddy and I wouldn't be able to do this without him. He is helping wake me at night and settle Sheldon back down when he isn't ready to sleep at 4am.
So, that's a quick update on things around here. We're really enjoying the new addition to our family!