Rough Times

So, I just have to let this out. I love my babies to death but right now they are really putting me through a challenging time. Michael wasn't gaining weight, in fact he lost an ounce over 2 months. The pediatrician said to supplement after each nursing session. So I have been, but it's difficult.

I'm pumping multiple times a day and at night in order to increase my supply and to have milk available for supplementing. I feel like I'm back in the newborn days where I was nursing all the time and not getting sleep.

I think Malia is getting enough, so honestly it shouldn't be a supply issue. But then I have to think - is she getting enough?

I know there is an end in sight. I know this won't last forever. But right now it feels like it will last forever and it doesn't make me feel very good.

Malia having fun!

Michael when he's 2 (maybe)

I was checking out a website for my friend's photographer and I found this kid. I think this is what Michael is going to look like in 2 years. Maybe he won't, but let me know what you think? The lips, the nose, the eyes! I think they are identical.

Laughs

Malia bouncing

Trying to make Michael laugh

St. Patty's Day

Our new niece, Olive!

Gigi with 3 of her 4 grandchildren.

Olive napping. She's very happy.

March Madness!

Michael and Malia hanging out.

Getting all bundled up for a stroll in the hood.

(matching jackets courtesy of Grandma T.)

Michael snuggling with Dad.

Hello Michael!

Hi Malia!

Catnap in mom and dad's bed.

"This hat is too small for me!"

"This hat helps me get in touch with my inner gangsta."

malia three months

michael three months

3 months old

Malia and Michael are now three months old. We don't have all the stats, because we don't see the doctor until four months. We did weigh them yesterday. Michael is 9lbs and Malia is 9lbs 15.5oz (so almost 10lbs).

These kids are smaller than most of the other kids we know. Most kids outgrow clothes before the tag time range. Our kids are still wearing some 0-3 and 3 month clothing. They outgrow the footy pajamas quickly though, because they are so tall. For the baptism, Michael wore an outfit that Eli wore when Eli was one month old. Micheal wore it a 3 months old and still had room to spare. It will be interesting to see how Olive grows. They might have to share clothing if they are the same size. :)