Little Peyton Adel Malone was born on Feb.3, 2021 - weighed exactly 7 pounds and was 19.5 inches long. And she's a beauty. Kathryn had kidney stones up until the night before Peyton was born and they started up again the day AFTER Peyton was born. So honestly, Kathryn said having Peyton was a breeze compared to the stones. Kathryn attempted nursing but it didn't go well and Peyton didn't like Kathryn's milk. So she has been taking a bottle since about day 6 or so and is a trooper. In fact, she's about a hefty 12 pounds or so now - a chunky monkey we call her.
Because of Kathryn's continued painful kidney stones, I have been taking care of Peyton during most of the day and then through the night for her feedings. We have a very special little bond. I've always held her on my left shoulder which ended up causing a pinched nerve over the past 2-3 weeks, so I do have to take a break every once in awhile to allow my pain to subside long enough to walk. Once Kathryn is back to good health, she'll finally be able to spend the time with Peyton that she is desperately wanting to have. Kathryn will be having 3 more surgeries over the next few weeks and then hopefully the problems will be resolved, and she can begin to really be the momma Peyton wants and needs. It's been a lot of patience, long suffering and understanding to make it through this hard time, but what a blessing it is to have Peyton in our lives. We love her to the moon and back.
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