I know it has been ages since I last posted. We have been working out our new family routines and Max has been working out who we are and how we work. Mark & I are a bit sleep-deprived, but nothing unexpected. Max is growing, albeit not as quickly as we'd like. 
His last weight was 4530g - up only 60g from the previous week. The doctors don't seem worried, though, and apparently around the three-month mark babies have a bit of a growth spurt - so he's probably putting all the food to good use.
He is now off Losec - after I queried how to administer it (as I was having huge troubles), it transpired that two other mums were having similar problems. So, Dr Scott suggested we try a few days without it, and see if his vomiting/reflux gets worse. Well, suffice to say he went for a week with no vomits at all, and has only had one smallish one since stopping Losec. He still coughs, but not a huge amount of reflux problems. We''re keeping his mattress raised at one end to help him sleep (which really seems to work).
He has slowly been increasing the amount he can take by bottle at each feed - and actually has achieved three full bottles. However, we keep increasing the amount in each bottle, so it's harder & harder for him! Actually, we've just changed from the normal formula mix to a 'higher calorie' recipe. This means he has less volume in each bottle (ie 110ml rather than 135ml), but the formula is fortified, so he gets the equivalent in calories. Hopefully we'll get to taking full bottles soon, then work on increasing the volume again.
He goes back into hospital next week for his next immunisations. I'm assuming they might do a few checkups at the same time - weight, bloods, etc. Maybe we'll look at taking the tube out - but I am not holding my breath on that one.
A couple of days ago Max & I went for lunch at another 'premmie mum's' place, where there were five of us in total, and our babies. It was very tiring, especially for Max, but I am so very glad I went (and was asked!). Great to see how the children were growing, and good to catch up with those I knew. I hope to do this again very soon.
Pretty much all the babies I knew in the unit have now gone home. We are thrilled to hear of their progress, and hope to host a play afternoon soon!
Photos - Max & Tato playing piano; Max LOVES getting dressed in the morning!
His last weight was 4530g - up only 60g from the previous week. The doctors don't seem worried, though, and apparently around the three-month mark babies have a bit of a growth spurt - so he's probably putting all the food to good use.He is now off Losec - after I queried how to administer it (as I was having huge troubles), it transpired that two other mums were having similar problems. So, Dr Scott suggested we try a few days without it, and see if his vomiting/reflux gets worse. Well, suffice to say he went for a week with no vomits at all, and has only had one smallish one since stopping Losec. He still coughs, but not a huge amount of reflux problems. We''re keeping his mattress raised at one end to help him sleep (which really seems to work).
He has slowly been increasing the amount he can take by bottle at each feed - and actually has achieved three full bottles. However, we keep increasing the amount in each bottle, so it's harder & harder for him! Actually, we've just changed from the normal formula mix to a 'higher calorie' recipe. This means he has less volume in each bottle (ie 110ml rather than 135ml), but the formula is fortified, so he gets the equivalent in calories. Hopefully we'll get to taking full bottles soon, then work on increasing the volume again.He goes back into hospital next week for his next immunisations. I'm assuming they might do a few checkups at the same time - weight, bloods, etc. Maybe we'll look at taking the tube out - but I am not holding my breath on that one.
A couple of days ago Max & I went for lunch at another 'premmie mum's' place, where there were five of us in total, and our babies. It was very tiring, especially for Max, but I am so very glad I went (and was asked!). Great to see how the children were growing, and good to catch up with those I knew. I hope to do this again very soon.
Pretty much all the babies I knew in the unit have now gone home. We are thrilled to hear of their progress, and hope to host a play afternoon soon!
Photos - Max & Tato playing piano; Max LOVES getting dressed in the morning!
2 comments:
You don't know me, I'm a goofy American mom of two that a friend pointed to your blog months ago. I just wanted to let you know I've followed it since then, and it makes me so happy to see how well the wee one is doing. I know it's a blessing for you to see his progress. Thank you for allowing the world a little peek in.
What a gorgeous smile - he's just looking so good, I don't even notice the oxygen tube any more.
Keep on having fun - thanks for keeping us posted with your blogs.
Cheers
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