Today is Harry's actual 'due date' if you believe the DR's (I think it should be 5th August based on my cycle). I have noticed a difference between him and D at birth, D was full term and this little fellow was almost 2 weeks early. Harry is still covered in the fine downy hair which is common with babies who come early and he's alot more 'fragile' than D was... D seemed a whole lot more sturdy.
Having said that, Harry is definitely thriving. He's filling out, gaining weight, and his features are changing a little as a result. His face is fuller and his legs and arms are a little less chicken like than they were!
Today his cord stump half broke off and it's very wet and icky underneath. I bought some rubbing alcohol and applied it with a q-tip as recommended by 'What To Expect The First Year' (the bible) so hopefully it'll dry up.
The breastfeeding is going extremely well. I'm a little tired of course, last night for some reason Harry decided to wake up every hour and a half for a feed at which point he would nibble for about 5 mins then go back to sleep leaving me awake and trying to drop off again. Other than that he's obviously thriving, I'm not suffering any pain or other problems with it (touch wood), and I'm enjoying the closeness with him!
Posted by katie at August 2, 2004 08:54 PM