Going Down

Sadly, both our energy levels and James's weight are going down.  James's weight is the more important thing, of course.  We went back to check his weight again today, and he's down to five pounds, eleven ounces.  We had really hoped he'd be over six pounds today as the doctor said on Monday that he should gain between half an ounce and an ounce a day starting then.  He seems to be eating really well, so I'm not sure what else we should be doing.  The doctor today said that she wasn't that concerned since it was only a small loss, and that we can start feeding him more at a time.  We'll go back to see how he's doing on Monday.  Keep James in your thoughts this weekend.  Perhaps he'll start gaining the way he should.

On the energy level front, Patrick and I are nodding off with nearly the frequency that James is.  The poor kid has had some trouble at night with crying for multiple hours at a time (likely what has been sapping his energy, if you ask me.  It's certainly sapping ours), so none of us are sleeping really well then.  Therefore, we all nap intermittently during the day.  Of course, James is adorable even when he's screaming, but it does break your heart to hear him cry like that and not be able to help him feel better.  So, it's emotionally draining too.  

Patrick is up taking a shower right now, and it occurs to me that I don't remember the last time I brushed my teeth.  I might have done it this morning, but I honestly can't recall.  Apparently personal hygiene is one of the first things to go when you have a kid.  I think I'd better go brush them now, just in case.  More later.