It’s like riding a bike…yeah right…

Well a few of you who read this blog already know that I was nervous about having Jacob.  It seemed so long ago that we were feeding, burping, and diapering an infant.  I didn’t know what to do.  Everyone was telling me that it would be like “riding a bike”.  Once you have done it, you will always know how to do it.

Fast forward to today…

Jacob is having a hard time keeping his temperature up, Jacob is not breastfeeding or even taking formula because he is sleepy, I don’t know how to burp him, I can’t swaddle him as tight as the nurses, etc…

I know…woe is me…

Anyways, after a short break this afternoon Jacob and I got on the “feeding regime” I did for Connor when he was an infant and he was having difficulties breastfeeding with Mommy.  He’s had 12 ml earlier and now just finished off another 11 ml of formula.  The sucking is finally starting to take hold.  The lactation consultant is working with Mommy too, so that is starting to come around too.  He has been maintaining his temperature the last 4 hours, I changed 3 diapers in the last 5 hours, I burped him several times (successfully), and my swaddling skills have improved (Papa won’t like that).

Mommy and Jacob are sleeping and I will soon follow as I have the next “off shift”.  So, as I take a breather, boost my confidence as a father, I am starting to feel better.  Trust me, the last few hours have not been fun but we are getting the hang of it again!