1 Month

This month was an interesting month to say the least!  It started with doctor issues and ended with a trip to the ER.  But in the middle, we had lots of fun on your first road trip (in the interest of blog post length, I'll do that as a separate post - linked here)! 

At your 1 month appointment, you had only gained 7 ounces - not enough for the doctor to be happy.  So we headed back for a weight check 6 days later....0 ounces gained.  Mommy had a mini breakdown in the doctor's office.  At this time we were breastfeeding with 1 night time formula bottle.  The doctor suggested we try giving you a bottle of breast milk after you ate.  You took about 1 ounce each time.  When we went back 2 days later you were up 7 ounces, so much better.  And just to be sure, we stopped in 6 days after that and you weighed 9 lbs.  You were up 3 more ounces!  Whether or not you were gaining weight weighed (sorry for that) heavily on Mommy's heart and our main focus this month was making sure you were getting enough to eat.  (Breastfeeding journey post coming soon)

We mentioned your weight, but I also want to note that you are a long baby!!  You are still around 21.75 inches, but you're growing like a weed!

During this month you also got an ultrasound on your hip.  The doctor heard a bit of a click during your appointment, so she suggested we get it checked.  You did a great job during the U/S - you slept most of the time - and they determined your hips were just fine! Yea!

And to end the month/start the next month, we ended up in the ER.  During our visit to Ohio you had an EXPLOSION (the only way I can describe it!) in the middle of the night.  And by that I mean through your clothes and onto the sheets.  The sheets on the bed Mommy was sleeping in.  It was a mess!!  I didn't think much else about it at the time.  However, when we got you ready for a bath once we got back from the roadtrip, you had some blood in your diaper.  The nurse on call strongly suggested (ok - basically insisted we go to the ER, even though Mommy tried to suggest a clinic or waiting til the morning.)  After waiting what felt like forever, we got seen by a doctor who diagnosed you with 2 fissures.  (I'll let you look that word up when you're old enough).  But just to be sure he ordered blood work and a quick x-ray.  You had plenty of blood work during your stay in the NICU.  But the nurses in there were nice - you just got heel sticks.  These nurses tried to actually draw blood from your arm.  TWICE and then tried your hand.  Mommy about had a meltdown and it broke my heart to watch you scream and wiggle in pain. (I tear up just thinking about it).  Of course the blood work and x-rays were fine, and with some extra snuggles and lots of sleep, you were fine, too.  But I think I might be scarred for life. 

So enough about tough doctor's visits...Lets see what you liked to do this month!!!

Hanging out in Mommy's lap after eating - 1 month

Chillin' with Daddy and watching TV

I think I might like this thing.  Just getting started on the play mat

All snug in the carseat.  There you go with those hands up by your ears again.  You like being in your carseat and generally sleep through Mommy's errands.  You took your first trip to Costco and Target this month!  You were such a good little baby!

Watching Daddy play tennis. 

Doing the sprinkler.  Maybe you'll be a good dancer one day.  What, the sprinkler isn't cool?!?!

All ducky!

There's your new friend Mr. Octopus.  You are starting to really look at him.

Milk Drunk

Hanging out with Mr. Octopus.  This was our morning routine.  Eat, sit in Mommy's lap, diaper and clothes change, play with Mr. Octopus while Mommy ate breakfast and drank coffee, then you slept in the bouncy while Mommy showered.  Not only were you happy and responsive, but you let Mommy do a couple things!!

Snoozin' in the PackNPlay.  You quickly decided a swaddle during naptime wouldn't work.  You wiggle those arms lose all the time!  Good thing we have a swaddle sleep sack for night time!  You are a pretty good sleeper.  You even slept for 6 hours a couple nights this month.  Most stretches are between 3-4 hours, but every once in awhile you let Mommy sleep for 6 hours!  Thank you!!

Sleeping in the Mamaroo.  You still aren't sure if you like this or not.  We'll keep working on it!

8 week photo shoot