I did get a few naps in yesterday. That was good for my emotional status as well as my mental status. I stopped taking pain medication yesterday. I'm not trying to be a super hero. I just don't notice the difference when I'm off them, so why bother? Also, I think the meds make me more emotional about silly things and I need to be right-minded again.

Today George is one week old. Amazing. We went to the pediatrician this morning to have his jaundice level checked again. He's grazing the border of jaundice levels. They took some more blood. I hope his numbers are improving and it's the last time they have to do that. It's hard to watch them intentionally cause him pain, even if it's for his own good. The Kegg grandparents are here taking care of George and me through all this. Grandma Kegg held little George's hand while they pricked his foot. She's a tough cookie. It's so hard watching them do that!

The GREAT news at the doctors this morning . . . George has gained a good amount of weight. Since Friday he's gained 4 ounces. So now he's 7 pounds, 4 ounces. What I know is you want to be back to birth weight by 2 weeks. George has 7 days to gain 2 ounces and he just demonstrated that's not a problem for him.

My healing took a set back this morning. Nothing terrible, but I am going to try a little harder today to take it easy. After the next feeding I'll take a nap. And, I will work harder to not go up and down the stairs several times a day. It's hard to keep me down, especially when I am feeling better!

Well, it's time to get back to staring at George. I can't stop myself!

XOX
Mom