I am writing with a brain in bliss, oxytocin running wild, after having held my baby for 30 minutes of peaceful wonder. Jen is in front of me, beautiful and smiling, having a bit of coffee and a great scone. Nancy by my side, an all to happy lita. In the background, Gillian Welch and, now, Neko Case.  

It is not as if parenting has gotten suddenly easier. We are trying to figure out the feeding. Jen is not quite producing enough, so, we are also using a breast pump every second feed and we are supplementing with a little of formula. This just began yesterday when we were able to get a hand on a rental breast pump from the hospital. Thursday, Javi went to his weekly check and though wonderful in most ways, he is not gaining weight; hence the extra-measures. All of the things we have to do in addition to breastfeeding take time and, since Javi is feeding between 9 and 10 times daily, and each feed may take 60 to 75 minutes, Jen is a bit run down, as I too am. With the supplement formula, he has stopped crying for hours, but that doesn't mean that he wants to go to sleep without being held. So, we spend a lot of time with him in our arms and that, you parents out there know, is both tiring and incredibly wonderful. 

We are tired, but also quite happy. 

Morning bliss

Breakfast. The pulled out chair is Jen's, who is taking the photo