Life with Lydia: 8 Hours of Sleep!

I don't know another time in my life that I've been this excited for 8 hours of sleep. Good gravy!

Life with Lydia is going well. Feeding is happening and is much MUCH less painful for Katie, but is taking forever. We think Katie might have a slow flow, so we're going to meet with a lactation consultant this afternoon. $25 for a half-hour meeting. We figure a little upfront investment is worth not having to pay for formula down the road.

My side of the family traveled back home yesterday. It was really sad to wake up that morning and realize that I wouldn't get to see them today. They were so helpful to us during these first few days with Lydia. Between directly helping out with Lydia, grabbing various supplies and cute baby things, and being a good moral support, being without them has been a difficult transition for me.

I love being able to rest Lydia on my tummy and then rock her to sleep. I've never been so appreciative of being a fat guy in my life! I have a built in perfect baby pillow.

I only have a few pictures for the picture dump today, but expect a bigger dump in the near future when her Grandma Jolley sends me the pictures she took while she was here.