Doctors Appointment...

Today Conner is 11 days old. He had a weight check visit today and has gained 5oz! Yea!! So feeding him every 2-3 hours (from the time you start, not finish) and being completely exhausted is paying off! Conner weighed in at 6lbs 11oz and 21 3/8 long. The doctor said we are doing wonderful and Conner is perfectly healthy. She stated she can see I am a very dedicated first time mother and she is so proud of me!The doctor said today that many woman do not stick with breastfeeding and that it takes a very special person to only breastfeed. You must have a lot of patience in the beginning with breastfeeding. I have to agree with her. I do not feel that formula is bad, but it is by far way easier to pop a bottle in their mouth and continue what you are doing. You can not do that breastfeeding. You must find a private spot and take an hour to feed him, and an hour later, it is feeding time again. It is so worth it to me in the end. So we are still going strong!