4 hours - stocking up!

Yesterday was day 2 of Adi's new feeding schedule - since she has been doing so well eating, and was putting on weight consistently, they moved Adi to a new 'ad lib' feeding schedule. So instead of waking her up every 3 hours to nurse, we just wait for her to wake up and feed her then.  All day yesterday, she went about 4 hours before waking up on her own to eat - but when she did wake up, she was READY to eat and let everyone know :)  She's started doing what the nurses call 'cluster feeding' where it takes a little longer for her to nurse, because she'll take a little break in between and eat much more each time.  I think this is what's allowing her to go 4 hours in between feedings. 
Last night was rough for me, feeling discouraged that I can't do more to prevent those spells from happening - and feeling inadequate, for not being able to just care for my little girl around the clock.  Since sleeping is so important for her growth, weight gain and development, I try to just nurse her and limit my snuggle time when I go up to the nursery. It just makes it hard leaving her, since I could literally just stare at her ALL day.  I felt really guilty last night when I had bundled her up and had to leave her there with the nurses - though all of her nurses have let me know how much they just adore her. :)
This morning, the nurse told me that she's been sleeping really well in between feedings - so I may luck out when we do go home, because she's so satisfied after eating.  It looks like Adilyn knows what she's doing too - because she gained 29 grams last night alone (which is about double the night before)! She is now officially a 4 pound peanut!!
The nurse also let us know that Adi didn't have any breathing spells last night - which is a HUGE blessing! Just one day closer...

I'm not much of a morning person, but this little face makes it all worth it!  

I can't believe how much I love this little girl!