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On Breastfeeding...

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Oh, breastfeeding. It has been the best experience but it has also been the worst experience. I have mentioned that with Megan I was not producing anything, and then she got jaundice because I was not giving her any milk except for my breast which wasn't making anything. Or at least this is how I see how she got jaundice. I will always blame myself for that. This time around I told myself that I was not going to breastfeed due to the whole jaundice thing. However, when I got to the hospital I told them that I did want to. So I tried and by some miracle I was producing food for my baby boy. We are now on day 4 of breastfeeding and I know some people might think that its not something to celebrate but to me, it is, I hope to do this for at least 4 more months. He is getting so much better at latching and is eating every hour now, which I have no clue if that is a good thing but that is what is happening. Sometime I think he eats just so that I can carry him. I never understood

Maternity photos

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I did these photos about 2 weeks ago. I'm so happy that we took them at this time because If I had waited longer I would not have captured my baby belly. So here is a little sneak peek at my maternity photos!

Introducing Andrew Eric

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32 weeks

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A comparison 32 weeks and 9 weeks How far along:  32 Weeks Size of baby:  Large Jicama (What is that, right?) Total Weight Gain/Loss : +17 Maternity Clothes :  I am so over maternity clothes. I cannot wait till the end of the month. I can wear t-shirts and shorts the whole month of may till baby boy comes home. Boy or Girl:  My little Andrew Movement:  This week he has not been moving as much as he usually does. I may have to bring that up at my appointment today. Anything making you feel queasy or sick:  Nothing I can recall right now. Sleep:  Like I said last week, the bottom part of my uterus feels like it is stretching. Belly Button:  The belly button, is still in, out and half way out. Still weird to see it. What I miss:  Regular clothes How I'm feeling:  Hot..like all the time! Cravings:  This was the week of cravings:) Fried Fish, pizza, cake with ice cream Looking forward to:  My appointment a