Hi everyone... about to have dinner so just a quick post from me & I will try & get back later.

BFing is still not happening. The LC that came out on Thursday was interesting, she recommended different bottles & teats to what the hospital LCs had and demonstrated how Arlea's suck was 'wrong' - that is the first thing to correct, then she will move us onto shields, then breast. That is what she says & she sounds very confident in herself, I am hoping it is with reason! Hospital LCs are free & this lady charges $60 / visit. DH raised his eyebrows but if she works it will be more than worth it!

Arlea is much more settled than last week, I am thinking maybe she has had her first wonder week... she just settled all of a sudden, no more crying fits between 7 & 9, thank goodness! So that has made things easier. I am notincing a difference too in her alertness... you can see her focusing on things much more now.
She is sleeping well at night, she had 6 hours the other night. I didn't... I got up twice in that time to pump, the rest of the time I kept waking up wondering when she was going to wake up

Sorry for lack of personals, will try & get back later hope you are all doing great