Gold

I'm feeling pretty crappy this morning, but I am unable to go back to sleep. So, here I am writing a blog.

As you've read, Norah had her one month doctor's appointment yesterday - so fun! Marshall and I were both eager to see how much she has grown in the past month. We are glad to know she is one healthy little baby. Norah isn't scheduled for shots until her two month appointment, so that made the morning even better. I on the other hand received the Tdap vaccine (info here) per recommendation of the birth center nurses.

As a result, my arm has that deep muscle ache. I was so exhausted last night before bed but didn't really relate it to the vaccine. But I woke up at 2:00 this morning with the chills, 100.3 degree temp, and a pretty intense headache. I've been a bit concerned until I looked at the "Mild Problems" section of the Tdap description. I guess all of what I'm experiencing is normal. Gross.

Anyways, thought I'd share the following picture:


Yep, that's right...breastmilk, and it's all mine. Can you believe the body can produce that much milk in a month PLUS what Norah has eaten? Crazy. I attribute the ability to wear my prepregnancy jeans almost solely on breastfeeding. Research has shown breastfeeding burns an additional 500 calories a day! I'll take that. But hey, I'm seriously contemplating putting an ad up on Craig's List or Ebay and selling my milk. Okay, not really...but I bet I could make a pretty penny. Breastmillk is like gold. Did you know there is even an organization dedicated to breastmilk donation - IBMP? Milk donated to IBMP is sent to Africa and other countries in need. How cool is that? They are not currently taking donations right now, but I've signed up to be on the e-mail list when they reopen in July. We'll see.

Hope you are all well and happy.
Love.

SLK