Gallbladder Surgery complete!!!

I had my surgery friday morning and was home by 1pm. I am feeling well, mostly thanks to the extra strength ibuprofen. The dr gave me some stronger stuff but I have tried really hard not to take it as I am having to pump while I move to all formula. I can not give baby dude the milk if I take the stronger stuff. I was so embarrased at the hospital as I was leaking so much- I had to pump while they prepped me for surgery. So far, the ibuprofen is working. The hardest part had been not being able to hold my little guy. I have tried but it hurts after a little while. I am trying to make sure I heal so I am trying not to overdo it. My mil has been fabuluos... Baby Dude has slept in their room the last four nights. It is weird though and I actually have woken up several times. I also have had to get up to pump. I must say pumping is time consuming and for me, I do not have a great supply even when I feel so full. I do not have enough of a supply to exclusively pump even if I wanted to so I am glad we are moving to all formula. I just hope my little guy will forgive me for not holding him as much the last few days and also for moving away from nursing. As much of a struggle as it has been, in a crazy way, I missing our nursing time. But I know deep down, with the struggles/stress, formula will be the best going forward!

Baby Dude will be 8 weeks tomorrow. He is growing like crazy. I think he is a little over 11 pounds but we will officially find out at his two month appt next Monday. I am not looking foward to the immunizations that come with the appt. At least my dh will be there too.

I bought baby dude an activity gym and he loves it. He moves his arms and legs like crazy. He smiles & coos.... It is very cool. He changes his moves a little with a change in the beat. I do not want him to grow too fast but I look forward to watching him continue to learn new things.

I sent a Christmas card to our RE with a picture of our little guy, thanking him for helping to bring him into our lives. There are not enough words to really say how thankful we are!

Happy holidays!!