Got Milk?
Wednesday, 5 December 2007 by Jacob TomawJonah is having a good second day generally. We are a little worried about him. He lost more weight yesterday then he should have, 7%. The nurses are a little concerned and we have started supplementing his feeding with a little formula. The problem seems to be that Jos’ milk has not come in yet. Once this happens Jonah should be ready to go; he is latching well, just not getting filled.
Oh, we are probably going home tomorrow. Everyone is curious about what they can do to help us. I think we are prepared on food, but this is a kind offer we will accept. What we really want are prayers to make sure we know what to do.
December 6th, 2007 at 6:40
I’m am sure things will be fine! I am also sure that you do not need prayers to be good parents - that comes naturally for you guys!
December 6th, 2007 at 10:41
Hey didn’t they give you the instruction manual yet? From here on out it’s all by trial & error. You two will do great but prayers are always all around you.
December 6th, 2007 at 12:55
You guys are already excellent parents! You will have plenty of prayers coming your way!
December 6th, 2007 at 17:16
You two are too funny! Parents never know exactly what to do. Parents are the ones that coined the phrase ‘hindsight is 20/20′. You guys will be great parents (for Republicans), follow your gut instincts.
It has been a ‘few’ years since I have had a newborn but if memory serves me 5-7% weight loss isn’t anything to get upset about. Hope you are home now where you can be more comfortable and relaxed. It can take a few days for milk to come in but the colostrum is the best for his little stomach, very easy to digest to get his system up and ‘going’.