We went to see the GI doc on Tuesday and she is REALLY happy with his progress. He is 18.5 lbs and 28 inches long (this may not be accurate as he wouldn't hold still). She thinks the weight gain is great and decided that he no longer needs any extra calories. She also said that he is ready for whole milk. He is eating baby food for breakfast, lunch and dinner and eating between 4-6 ounces 4-5 times a day. She decided that we can also stop the Zantac but continue the Prevacid. On that note, since we have stopped the Zantac his appetite is already increasing. I did look it up and it can cause loss of appetite (along with constipation) I am not sure if this is it, but he seems to be chowing down. We may be able to stop the Miralax too....
We were hoping he was 20 lbs so that we can forward face the car seat. I am going to talk to his pedi and see if he is ready. Sometimes they will say go ahead when their head control and sitting up is good which Josh's is.
He is doing this funny face lately. I haven't gotten a picture yet, but he wrinkles up his nose and snorts... omg, it is the funniest thing. He is finally crawling actively and climbing... if we are on the bed he is climbing up either Dave or I to get to the headboard where he can stand up and play with the window shade (don't worry, we have secured the cord). He is going to be a crazy baby to keep up with. He is curious about everything and into everything he can reach. He chases the cat and Jake is NOT amused at all. In his walker, he is speedy and either runs after the cat or one of us.. rolling over toes in the process.
He is now waving bye-bye (to himself usually) and plays patty cake.... he does "roll it, roll it" and it's very funny... all in all he is just a very funny baby. He has a wonderful personality. We are biased of course, but he is such a joy. I have been blessed with two well mannered boys (well Arran was well mannered until he became a teenager.. don't even get me started there!). I will definitely get more pictures up soon. I have been bad again.
I'll update next week after the pediatrician's visit.
Love you all!
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8 comments:
First of all big hugs to Jake the cat :) This is only the beginning. LOL
This is awesome progress!!! Interesting his appetite changed after they took the zantac away.
I think we need video of the bye bye.
He's getting so big! How great that you guys have been able to wean down on his meds and seen such improvement in his eating.
We're in the same boat trying to reach that 20lb mark. She's been around 18-19lbs for forever and she's nearing 2.5yrs! Last time I was complaining to the pedi she said it was actually a lot safer to stay rear facing past 20lbs so that put me at ease a little bit. I still look forward to when Dakota can turn around but I'll be content for now.
Glad to hear he is progressing so well! OMG, Alden just started to also do the wrinkle/snort thing -- too cute!
Glad everything is going so well. And yes, we are still reading!!!
Sue Nixon
GREAT news!!! I still read, so keep the updates coming. Would love to see the bye-bye-wave!!! Keep the progress coming!!
I love his "commando" belly crawl. He looks like he's on a recon mission - to get the cat?? haha Jake cant move as fast as Josh!
So glad to see such great progress. Keep posting, I am definately still reading!
Hilary Swartz
Well, I was checking out my blogging buddies before bed...I clicked on your blog from Syndney's blog. I have spent the last 20 minutes reading about what an amazing fighter your sweet boy is! I too have a preemie, born Feb. 10, 2007. He is a 26 weeker, and doing amazing, he is a survivor of CDL and biateral brain bleeds. I am forever bonded and drawn to other Preemie Moms. Congrats on your strength and for your little miracle/blessing! he is beautiful little boy! Go Joshua!
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