It's certainly hard to believe that my little guy is already two months old. I am a little late with this post, but I do have a great reason.
We took Joey to the Dr. on Thursday, March 13th with a small cold. (It is absolutely impossible to protect him from a 3 year old in the house with a cold!) I asked her when I should be conerned if it had turned into RSV. Her reply was, "I'm sure he has RSV now, but his lungs are clear so continue to watch him and make sure his work of breathing doesn't increase." Great, I thought. This poor kid cannot get a break. The next couple days came and went with him getting a little worse, but nothing scary. Sunday morning at 2 am we were contemplating the ER. He was definitely retracting with his breathing and he couldn't breath and eat at the same time. Todd and I didn't want to take him to the hospital and risk the possibilty of another infection on top of the one he had unless we absolutely had to. Well, we made it through the night and the next and the next without going to the doctor or the hospital. It was a scary week or so, but I am happy to report he is well!
A few 2 month tidbits......
-He weighs a whopping 10 lbs 10.4 ounces and 23.5 inches long. (Exactly 4 pounds more than the day he left the NICU) We were hoping to be nearer to the 12 lb mark, but who are we kidding with parents like us.
-His spitting has decreased--most days!
-He loves to be near the action. He is totally aware of when he has been left behind in a room and screeches to let you know. The second you walk back in and talk to him he hushes. What a pill!!!
-He loves to play with Katie and she loves to play with him. The other day she had her little stuffed dog right in his face and it was barking and whimpering. I was sure he would scream or cry, but he just kept grinning.
-He sleeps from about 9 pm until 5 am these days. Not too bad considering the Dr. told me not to expect a reflux baby to sleep through the night until at least after cereal! Hooray, he wasn't the norm with that stat.
-He loves to coo at the "baby" in the mirror.
-He's a snuggler!
-He is completely aware of when a person is eating. He makes these funny lizard movements with his tongue while watching you eat. It is hysterical. Maybe we'll get a fat baby after all!
-Slight male-patterned baldness, but his hair is returning. Thank Heavens!
7 comments:
Hey Babe,
I just love your blog, it gives me hope that mine might some day be that good. Joey looks darling in that little hat! I love those matching Easter outfits. You are very good at crafts and being creative. Well my dear, I love ya, and have a wonderful day!
Joey is so cute! I'm glad he's feeling better. There's nothing scarier than a sick baby. I love the matching outfits. Very impressive. And I love that you went on vacation with the Eriksens. It looks like you guys had a blast!
That is so funny! I love it - who are we kidding too? We always have tall skinny babies. None of those chubby rolly babies for us! Your kids look darling. Love the Easter outfits. I can't believe you made them!
Melissa, Joey is so cute! I'm glad he's feeling better. What cute kids you guys have!
Poor little Joey! He sure has had his fair share in the little two months he's been here! I'm glad he's doing better, RSV is scary. Okay girl, you are amazing! The little matching outfits you sent us are absolutely adorable! And the Easter outfits you made for your kids are precious! I'm so impressed, and maybe one day I'll get motivated enough to do all that. Wow!!!
Let us know when you are in Portland, We would love to see you guys! It was fun doing lunch in utah during our winter vacation. I can't believe how big joe is getting.
We hope we can hook up with you all.
Love, Lori
I'm glad he's feeling better...how scary! Babies just get more & more fun don't they?
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