10 Days Old!

Little Aleigh is 10 days old today and boy has it been a crazy 10 days! The first couple days of her life were great until mom got mastitis in both breasts and she couldn't nurse anymore. Thank goodness the antibiotic worked quickly and the mastitis has cleared up. Aleigh lost a little more than 10% of her birth weight and the doctors were getting worried so we had to supplement formula with the breast milk. She is gaining a few ounces everyday and we hope to have her back to birth weight by her 2 week check up. Being sick and caring for a newborn is probably the hardest thing I have ever had to do. If it wasn't for my mom being here and being a HUGE help, I would have given up on the breastfeeding. Aren't Moms wonderful! Here are a few pictures of Aleigh when she was one week old. She is the most precious thing ever!!