Doctor, Doctor Give Me Some News!

Today was Baby "K's" one month appointment.  He is officially five weeks old!  Mr. Fixit was able to accompany us to the appointment, because he worked lots of overtime this week.  Here are his growth stats:

• 10 pounds 4 ounces
• Head Circumference is 15 inches
• 22 inches long

Baby "K" is growing!  He is in the 55 percentile for his weight and head and the 50 percentile for his height.  He is starting to fill out, and has the cutest little cheeks.  Ok, well, maybe I am a little biased here, but they sure are perfect for lots of kisses =).

Anyway, we asked the doctor about his projectile spit-up and fussiness after feedings.  I asked if this was normal, and the doctor said no.  So, we are trying a few things to see what might help.  We are going to skip a feeding, to see if that helps him keep more in his tummy.  If this works, this means that we will have to go longer between feedings, which, I am guessing, will not make Baby "K" very happy!

We are also going to try supplementing with some formula.  We received a special kind for colic from the doctor.  So, we will see how Baby "K" likes this.

The third recommendation is to take Baby "K" in for a sonogram.  This is a non-evasive test to see how the muscles are around his esophagus and stomach.  The doctor said that it is more common for boys to have a tightening of these muscles, which can cause discomfort and can make it difficult to keep food down.  There is some long word name for it, but I honestly can't recall what the name is or how to spell it!  Anyway, this appointment is next Tuesday.  We will see what we learn.

That is generally the scoop.  We will try these possibilities, and hope that he grows out of tummy troubles.  Next month's appointment will bring his first round of immunizations.  Oh the adventure!