Dear William,
This may be a quick post, because you just woke up and you may be hungry!
So much has happened this week! You are now 95% formula fed, which was a difficult transition emotionally for mom and physically for you. You did not sleep well for about 4 days and nights, which meant Mommy and Daddy, and you, have been exhausted. Plus, your tummy has had difficulty adjusting to the different digestion of the formula, so you have been very fussy. Last night, your daddy (my hero) insisted that he was going to take care of you all night. He slept on the couch and confiscated mommy's monitor, to ensure that I would sleep and not worry, although not worrying was unrealistic. I worried a bit early in the night, but finally fell asleep about 11:15. I slept until 8a.m. Plus, when I woke up, I saw that you slept 6 hours in a row last night and were not up every 2 hours, which has been the norm of late! Perhaps the storm has passed? I hope so, I hated seeing you struggling with the gas pains or whatever it was. This morning you were happier than you have been and VERY talkative. You are also very tired today and have been taking lots of naps. I'm sure you need them after such little sleep for several days!
I am still somewhat sad that nursing did not work out for us, but in the end you are healthy and growing and that is all that matters. Formula feeding will be a lot easier on us on, especially when mommy goes back to work.
Onto other exciting accomplishments...This morning Daddy had to remove your infant insert in the car seat because you weigh 11 pounds. *(We went to the pediatrician yesterday to make sure your fussiness was only due to the formula transition and you weighed in at 10 pounds 15 oz!)
You have been diagnosed with "baby acne," which are small red bumps that are all over your face, neck and head. They even go down onto your chest.
The pediatrician says it will go away on its own, in a couple months. He says if we want your face clear for pictures we can use Nuetrogena on the spot treatment and that the bumps will go away for a day and then come right back. Grandma says the spots are called "Christning Bumps."
Daddy and Mommy (and you) met with Lori Conners from Pattonville Parents as Teachers yesterday. She is very nice and is going to give us information to make sure you are developing on track. Good news, right now your motor skills are WAY ahead of schedule. You have very above average control of your head and neck, your hands are unfisted most of the time, and you are already tracking with your eyes. We are so proud. Lori will be visiting every couple months as you grow, and we look forward to the things she'll teach us all. Oh yeah, while she was here, you projectile vomited all over mommy's leg and the lazy boy in the family room. You haven't done that since you were about 3 weeks old, when you hit dad in the chest (from his lap, with your head at his knees) twice in a row!
Lastly, YOUR BELLY BUTTON FINALLY CAME OFF! Yeah, Mommy and Daddy can't wait to give you a real bath!
Well, you are telling me you are hungry, so I have to stop writing. I can't believe you held off long enough for me to type all this!
Mommy and Daddy love you!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
