Colicky Baby

Well, we decided to schedule an appointment with Jackson's pediatrician last week. He had been very fussy after feedings and spitting up a lot. We didn't know if it could be reflux, colic or something else. He would cry a lot and nothing seemed to help him calm down. The doctor checked him out and said he was fine that it was just colic. Colice peaks at about 6 weeks of age so lucky for us it's almost over. Literally the following day he was fine!!!! No more crying and hardly any spit up! Dr. Nolte did look at his "supposed" hernia again and is sending him for an ultrasound this Tuesday. We should find out the results either late Tuesday or Wednesday. If it is indeed a hernia surgery will have to be scheduled but they informed us this is a simple procedure that would only be outpatient. Hopefully it is nothing so please keep him in your prayers. On a lighter note he is gaining like a champ! He weighed almost 9 pounds at the doctor's office! They were amazed by how much he is gaining so quickly! They asked if I had 'magic' breastmilk! :-)

Other than that we're doing good. We took him out again this past weekend and he did so great. Sleeping the whole time!

Well, we'll keep everyone informed of his ultrasound.

Have a great Monday!
Steph

Mommy's Sleepy Doo

I have to brag on my little man. He slept so great last night!!!! He got up at 12:15am and then not again until 5am!!!! I was so proud of him!!! It seems when he sleeps well during the day he does so at night as well.

His feedings are also starting to space out more. He no longer goes every 1 to 1 1/2 hours. He is now feeding every 3 or 4 hours which is great for me!

It also snowed today! Our first snow of the season. How it snowed in Texas before Virginia is beyond me!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Steph

Jackson at 1 month

Hey everyone! Sorry it's taken so long to put up another blog. Someone has kept us very busy!!! We've been doing great. TIRED but great. Jackson has been busy gaining weight. He is eating well. At his last doctor's appointment he weighed almost 8 lbs!

We've also been out on the town with him. We went to the mall last weekend and he did so well! He didn't cry once! It's amazing how many people come up to you when you're carrying around an infant.

Our nights are getting a little better. He picks and chooses what nights he wants to sleep longer. One night I'll get up at 11pm, 2am, 4am and then the next night it is 1am and 4am! Crazy! Hopefully he'll get on some sort of schedule soon. I think my body has already gotten use to the fact that it will be a while before I get some real rest!

I've posted a few pics. Enjoy!

Steph