The Enzler Family: Formula One

I know someday you will probably read this and be upset with me because I’m still talking about breastfeeding. I will have probably blocked out this incredibly difficult time and so mostly this post is to remind me of the challenges that we overcame this week. You and I made the hike up to Plano on Tuesday to meet with Wendy (the lactation consultant). We met with her for over 3 hours and during this time we taught you how to latch. After this appointment, we went to your pediatrician to check out your weight and progress. You were thinking heavy – weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz. Finally some progress however you are still very fussy.

By Thursday, I had hit my breaking point. I talked with your doctor late Thursday, we decided to permanently supplement your diet (mainly at night) with formula and not breastfeed ever 1 ½ hours (thank God!). We also got the green light to let you sleep for as long as you want at night (which is 4 hours most of the time). Friday, you were a new baby. So happy and sleeping much better. On Friday, we also met with the pool guy in Murphy to design a pool. Neither your dad nor mom had a pool growing up and always wanted one. We know you will love it. It’s so exciting watching the progress of our house come together. We walk there with you almost on a nightly basis and talk to you about the plans. We can’t wait to move in and for the memories that the three of us will share together. Saturday was your Papa’s birthday, so we went to a Gladys Knight concert (which you slept through most of) and went to your Uncle Brian’s house for a cook out.

I think you are starting to “ooh” and “awe” without sound when you see something that is really interesting. You push your lips together making an o. It’s so adorable!

You attended your first concert / revival – Gladys Knight (she directed a choir at Mimi and Papa’s church).

You gave us the biggest gummy smile at the concert. I can’t wait for you to start smiling on a regular basis. It’s truly heartwarming.

You love lights and fans - like they rock your world. You are such a sweet little cuddle bug especially after you have eaten. You have quite the stretching regimen. When you wake up, you go through a 5 minute series of stretches, stretching everything from your arms, body and legs. You love to be held and watching people talk to you. Eating in general is your number one favorite activity. You love to put your hands near your face just like you did in the womb. You love to stroll. You sleep like a champ in your Rock N Play and the swing.

You don't like getting your diaper changed. In fact, you detest it. You don't like changing clothes and you hate baths.