We discussed how often he is eating (still every two hours during the day), and the doctor said that he is actually eating perfectly. He should be consuming 20 ounces a day, and he eats almost exactly that, since he only eats around 2 ounces at each feeding (I assume, based on pumping amounts).
I also told him about our five and three schedule. No matter what time Tyler goes to sleep at night, he always sleeps five hours, wakes to eat, and then sleeps three hours. Doctor Becker was very impressed, because he said that he shouldn't be expected to sleep that long until he is 4 months old! And he doesn't want him going longer than six hours without eating, so it is perfect! Whew, I feel so much better now!
The reflux is getting better, but we are going to keep up the meds for another month. We also learned a trick to keeping his skin moist without irritation from scented lotions --Vaseline! We're happy because this is way cheaper!
All Tyler's motor skills are ahead of the average, which is great to hear. I was worried he was behind, since he was three-plus weeks early. He holds his head up better than expected, and he's been doing all these milestones for a couple weeks now:
- coo and vocalize reciprocally
- listen to voices
- move his eyes to follow an object
- smile back at us
- lift his head, neck and chest during tummy time
- keep his hands open when at rest ( the "bow and arrow" and "superman" poses)
- control his head for a short time when held upright
- stop crying when we talk to him
- grasp a toy
Here are some pictures from the office visit.
I love this expression!
Waiting with Daddy
Tyler was very cooperative during the exam. He even held Dr. B's hand to let him know he was doing a good job!
All recovered after the shots
You're doing a great job, I'm so proud of you!
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