Hi ladies,

Brock was born Monday 23rd June 2.11pm. 1 week 3 days early. 7 pound 13 ounces 49cm. Was a long labour with shoulder distocia and prolonged 2nd stage that resulted in a ventouse delivery so it was all a bit traumatic for bubs, mum and dad alike.

He ended up in the special care nursery due to an infection and jaundice and we finally got home on Saturday night. We had a lot of trouble getting him to attach to the breast after he got sick as he was so drowsy from the antibiotics and had to be woken for feeds. I have not been able to get him to attach to the breast since leaving hospital so am pumping (supposed to do it 4 hourly but am struggling with that) and topping him up with formula.

He's sleeping well but is waking at 3 or 4 hour intervals. He's a really quiet baby and mostly easy to work out what's wrong with him. Have had him in the bed in the middle of the night a couple of times when he just wouldn't settle.

He had a chucky day yesterday. Had to change him 3 times before DF had even woken up, but he managed to keep his food down for the rest of the day.

He seems quite alert today, just lying in his cradle with his eyes open and not crying. Hope he stays that way.