Watching Lucas Grow

It's 4am and I've just gotten Lucas back down. I should be sleeping but I can't help watching him. He's so perfect. Everyone comments on how small he is but in my eyes I'm so proud of how big he's grown! I need to take him tomorrow to get weighed for his 2month checkup!! 

I think my biggest joy in watching him grown is he's doing it all by me! I exclusively breast feed him. He hasn't had a bottle since the day he left the hospital. Every ounce he's gained since birth has been thanks to the milk I pumped for him in the hospital or provided him once we got home. I am so thankful to be able to breast feed as there are mothers who can't. For one reason or another it doesn't happen for them. But for us looking down on my little miracle knowing that I am nurishing him, that I am the reason he's growing and gaining is the best feeling in the world! 

I find breastfeeding incredibly exhausting at times but mostly just incredible, beautiful, and so rewarding. I am not saying there is anything wrong with formula. We all feed our babies the best way for us. I'm just saying I love watching my healthy baby growing knowing I'm the reason behind it. :)