Ethan went on the 11th for his 1 month visit. This was a bit late (more like 1.5 month check up), but we had to make sure that is was no less than 1 month since he had his first Hep B vaccine and we then had to get him into the pediatrician before the doctor went on vacation for 2 weeks. Ethan's check up went well. He is now weighing 9 lbs 10 oz (up 2 oz in a week), he is 22 1/2 in long and head circumference is 14.96 in. This puts him in the 30th percentile for weight, 68th percentile for height and 31st percentile for head circumference.
Ethan is growing so fast and doing really well. He still is having a lot of issues with the excess gas and not being able to get it out. The formula change seemed to have helped a little bit, but the doctor still has us giving him 1 oz of plain yogurt a day (something about the probiotics helping with the gas). Not really sure how this all works since he has lactose issues, but if it will help make him more comfortable, we are willing to try it. He did great with having to get his 2nd Hep B vaccine. Poor kid did cry, but had no reaction to the shot. His next visit is the first week in June, and poor little guy has to get 5 vaccines. I am thinking we won't have a happy camper that day.
My 6 week appointment was a bit chaotic. I have learned going anywhere on your own with 2 kids is tough, a doctor's office is no different. This is amplified by the fact that the OB/GYN office is not really all that kid friendly and both kids had to stay in the stroller. My appointment went pretty well, I am healing nicely and besides the stress and no sleep, all is good. I still need to lose weight/inches but that will happen in time. I am down between 23 and 27 pounds depending on the day. Which means I still have about 10 pounds at most to get to my pre pregnancy weight ( I gained a few pounds since Ethan came home-as I sometimes eat what is convenient and not always the most healthy option).
I was given clearance to go back to the gym. Which is great for my plan to lose weight. Also, have to be skinny enough to get into my bridesmaids dress. Only 2 months to go until Jen's wedding and I want to look good in the dress, because right now, it is a bit tight. Also at my visit, I had to get a vaccine of my own. Definitely had to put on a brave face for the kids for this one, as this shot was terrible. Since whooping cough is on the rise and there are studies showing that women who had the vaccine as a kid are no longer protected by the vaccine, I had to get the pertussis vaccine again. The vaccine burned so bad. Other than that, I had no issues until several hours later my arm started hurting and is still very sore to the touch 2 days later. Ethan received his "I was delivered by..." shirt. So happy to have these for both our kids so we have a memento of who delivered them. (Loryn's is pink and says Dr. Barrero and Ethan's is a blue shirt that says Dr. Polender.)
Before I can return to work, I have to get my return to work release form signed by the doctor. Just waiting for them to sign it and then I have to fax it in about a week before I return. I am scheduled to be back to work the Friday before Memorial day (way too soon), however I will not be working in the office full time until September 1st.
Loryn is doing well. She is still adjusting to being the big sister and not the only child. She definitely loves her little brother, even though she isn't always the most gentle with him. She just loves to hold him and to do everything mommy does. She is growing so fast, repeating everything and getting into sooooo much trouble.
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