Author Archives: Jenn

Activity Mat

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Jenn

Margeaux enjoys laying on her new activity mat (thanks Colleen and Laura!) even though she doesn’t quite look at the toys yet.  But I think Izzie loves the mat even more than Margeaux!  I have caught her playing on it … Continue reading →

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Breast Woes

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Jenn

I am continuing to pump and bottle feed breastmilk.  The pumping is getting so old.  I hate being tied to this machine. My breasts are constantly filled with clogged ducts and engorged (pump is not as efficient as a baby … Continue reading →

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5 Weeks Old

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Jenn

Margeaux is 5 weeks old!  She weighs 9lbs. We enjoyed a visit this past weekend from Papa John, Uncle Matt and Uncle Jack.  It was great to have family here and it was a very relaxing visit.  We made it … Continue reading →

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Feeding Update – Bottle

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Jenn

On her 4 week birthday, we decided we just couldn’t take the finger feeding anymore.  We introduced the bottle.  She’s been great with it and it certainly makes feeding easier and more relaxing for us.  I think there are just … Continue reading →

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Happy 4 Weeks!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Jenn

Today, Margeaux is 4 weeks old! Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 4 weeks already.  Yesterday she had the tongue tie snipped and starting today we are spending all our time working on the breastfeeding – which scares the crap … Continue reading →

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Parenting is Hard Work.

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Jenn

I’ve been thinking about this post and how to write it for quite a few days now.  It’s about two things I think – my selfishness, and my foolishness. First off, my foolishness.  And please read this and picture me … Continue reading →

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Florida is so very far away . . .

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Jenn

Only one day left of our visit from my parents – Margeaux’s Grandparents.  It’s been a great visit.  I envisioned more “work” getting done, but in reality it’s been a just perfect visit mixed with lots of cuddle time and … Continue reading →

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Feeding Update

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Jenn

We did about 24 hours of breastfeeding only, but she was pretty angry during that 24 hours.  We think she’s just not working hard enough to get enough.  We think this is because of a tongue tie – not sure … Continue reading →

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Margeaux’s Birth Story

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jenn

I tried to remember the facts, I even planned to write them down, but when you’re in the thick of it, time is out the window, and there’s just too much else going on. 9:30pm – 7/26/10 (Due date!) Monday … Continue reading →

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First Night of Breastfeeding

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Jenn

We are finally getting the hang of breastfeeding.  After our second successful attempt at breastfeeding yesterday (after a week of finger feeding pumped breast milk) we went on to exclusively breastfeed all night long.  Still working with the consultant (using … Continue reading →

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