It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Everyone was really happy to see me back, and though I am completely swamped with work, I am already seeing a light at the end of the tunnel (which is pretty amazing, really). I know some things are going to fall through the cracks, but it's inevitable, and you know what? I forget about it all as soon as I get home. Seriously. Before I had Elizabeth, I would dwell on things that happened at work and vent to Michael about some of the more annoying incidents with students, but now I just come home and bask in the comfort of my little family. Because who can think about work when you're looking at this:
In other news, the milk situation is interesting. I pump three times a day at work, and I'm only getting 1 & and 1/2 or 2 ounces each time. The recommended amount to feed a baby of Elizabeth's age is approximately 2 ounces at each feeding, and I have been trying to feed her every two hours--so we've been having to continue supplements, because she generally needs 4 to 5 bottles while I'm at work. I breastfeed her when I'm at home, but I think she likes the ease of the bottles because she's starting to get fussy at the breast. I'm still taking fenugreek, and I've added blessed thistle because the combination is reported to work better than simply taking one or the other. This weekend is going to be a feeding frenzy--I'm going to feed Elizabeth often and pump after each feeding in an effort to boost my milk supply. I'm also going to wake up to pump throughout the night. It won't be the most restful weekend, but if these things help my pumping output, then I'll feel a lot better. If it doesn't work, I'll just accept that and keep supplementing as needed. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will pay off!
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