Madeline's umbilical cord fell off today at about 12:45 before a diaper change, almost exactly three weeks to the minute after she was born. Sadly, this was probably the most exciting thing that happened to us this week, a week filled with the soul-eroding monotony of restless naps and sometimes hourly feedings.As I leave for work every day at 2:15 in the afternoon Lacey is feeding the baby on the couch. When I return after midnight the pair are often settled in the same spot, Madeline nursing quietly and Lacey gazing emptily across the room to the darkened window, perhaps lost in a dream of a day when she could string together more than two hours of sleep at a time. I know she's exhausted, but she's doing an amazing job.
The quality of the feedings seems to be improving - Lacey has been pumping less and we haven't been using the bottle very much - only to help satiate Madeline during her cluster feedings, most of which strike during the overnight hours.
Lacey and my mom took Madeline to the doctor's office to be weighed this afternoon, and she clocked in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces - a gain of 7.5 ounces for the week. The doctor had said we're looking for 6-7 ounces per week, so this is a great reassurance as we try to ensure she's eating enough to fuel her rapidly growing body.
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It was an honor to be with Lacey and Madeline when Madeline's umbilical cord fell off. We were a little surprised that it fell off so early.
Nana cannot wait till Madeline's feeding times become further apart. Mom and Dad will need some "date" nights and Nana would love to stay with Madeline while Mom and Dad go out. It is important that Madeline's parents, even though they love their daughter so much, have some alone time.
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