Sunday, February 28, 2010
Hibernation
Over the weekend, I realized just how much Brennan "hibernates" when he is overstimulated. We traveled to Toledo for a baby shower for a good friend, Sara. He slept through the entire shower, with the exception of about 5 minutes! I attempted to feed him a few times, but he wasn't very interested, which is very out of character for Brennan! Following the shower, we went to dinner with our good friends, Jenn and Susan. Again, he slept through nearly all of dinner, but was wide awake and content during a diaper change in the quiet restroom. Once we were home, Brennan was wide awake...and starving. Lesson learned: Give the little guy some quiet time when out and about, including more privacy to eat!
Sweet Smiles!
Recently, Brennan has been smiling *real* smiles! They are so sweet and instantly melt your heart! Luckily, I was able to capture a few of them with the camera!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Crib Sleeper
Beginning this past weekend, Brennan has been sleeping overnight in the nursery in his crib. He is doing much better than we originally anticipated! He slept for almost five hours straight during his first night! Since then, he typically sleeps in 3-4 hours stretches and will go back to sleep easily after a diaper change and feeding. He continues to use the contour pad and now sleeps on top of a folded blanket under his bottom half to prevent him from wiggling down and becoming frustrated.
Despite having crib success overnight, he's not a fan of napping in his room during the day. He'll sleep for short periods of time and has difficulty putting himself back to sleep. He'd much rather nap in someone's arms or in one of his vibrating chairs. To help him with his jaundice, I've put him near a window/in the sun during his naps and will continue to work on him sleeping consistently in his crib!
Despite having crib success overnight, he's not a fan of napping in his room during the day. He'll sleep for short periods of time and has difficulty putting himself back to sleep. He'd much rather nap in someone's arms or in one of his vibrating chairs. To help him with his jaundice, I've put him near a window/in the sun during his naps and will continue to work on him sleeping consistently in his crib!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
One Month Old!
It's hard to believe that Brennan is one month old already! He's learning new things every day! His current favorite activities include listening to songs, looking outside, looking at his surroundings, "talking", and listening to stories. We joke that our wedding photo guest book is "his picture." It hangs above our couch and, when it's in sight, Brennan is enamored with it!
We've had relative success with the Zantac. His symptoms have decreased and he appears to be much more comfortable. We typically have one difficult feeding each day, ranging from minimal fussing to full out screaming. We're assuming it's out of discomfort--during one feeding he was content with his pacifer, but when in the same position and eating, he would scream almost immediately. We're hoping this improves with time. He receives the medicine twice a day and is doing better about keeping it in his stomach. We were warned that it tastes awful, and by the look on his face each time he gets it, we believe it! We'll try to get a picture!
We've had relative success with the Zantac. His symptoms have decreased and he appears to be much more comfortable. We typically have one difficult feeding each day, ranging from minimal fussing to full out screaming. We're assuming it's out of discomfort--during one feeding he was content with his pacifer, but when in the same position and eating, he would scream almost immediately. We're hoping this improves with time. He receives the medicine twice a day and is doing better about keeping it in his stomach. We were warned that it tastes awful, and by the look on his face each time he gets it, we believe it! We'll try to get a picture!
My One Month Birthday!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
4 weeks!
Brennan is 4 weeks old today! Time is flying by so quickly! He is such a joy and we feel so blessed to be his parents. He's spending more time awake and very alert..it's fun to watch him observe and learn about his world. He's gaining more and more control of his neck and loves to "talk."
We went to the pediatrician today for his one month appointment. He now weighs 10 lbs, 14.5 oz (75-90th percentile), is 22.75 inches long (90-95th percentile), and his head circumference is 38.5 cm (59-75th percentile). He's growing like a weed!
Luckily, his persistent diaper rash/yeast infection is finally getting better! We're able to make it through diaper changes without him screaming! We got a few more tubes of rx ointment to clear it up, hopefully for good!
Brennan was prescribed Zantac for acid reflux. Recently, he's become very fussy after most feedings, including arching his back, etc. Also, he makes grunts, whimpers, cries and other signs of discomfort after he's laid during following nighttime feedings. Hopefully, the Zantac helps...it's horrible to see and hear him in such pain! The ped was pleased that he's continuing to gain so much weight, despite his discomfort.
The doctor mentioned that Brennan continues to look a little yellow. He sent us to the hospital to check his bilirubin, which can either be direct or indirect. If indirect, he should be fine within a month with continuing to breastfeed. If direct, we would have to do additional tests on his liver. Brennan was certainly not a fan of getting his blood drawn! We got the phone call tonight, his results indicated indirect bilirubin!
Everything else with out little man looks good! We go back to the pediatrician in a month.
Daddy surprised us this afternoon by coming home early from work! Mommy was able to take a much needed nap while Brennan and Daddy spent time together. We've been able to have more time together this evening, too...I love our family time!
We went to the pediatrician today for his one month appointment. He now weighs 10 lbs, 14.5 oz (75-90th percentile), is 22.75 inches long (90-95th percentile), and his head circumference is 38.5 cm (59-75th percentile). He's growing like a weed!
Luckily, his persistent diaper rash/yeast infection is finally getting better! We're able to make it through diaper changes without him screaming! We got a few more tubes of rx ointment to clear it up, hopefully for good!
Brennan was prescribed Zantac for acid reflux. Recently, he's become very fussy after most feedings, including arching his back, etc. Also, he makes grunts, whimpers, cries and other signs of discomfort after he's laid during following nighttime feedings. Hopefully, the Zantac helps...it's horrible to see and hear him in such pain! The ped was pleased that he's continuing to gain so much weight, despite his discomfort.
The doctor mentioned that Brennan continues to look a little yellow. He sent us to the hospital to check his bilirubin, which can either be direct or indirect. If indirect, he should be fine within a month with continuing to breastfeed. If direct, we would have to do additional tests on his liver. Brennan was certainly not a fan of getting his blood drawn! We got the phone call tonight, his results indicated indirect bilirubin!
Everything else with out little man looks good! We go back to the pediatrician in a month.
Daddy surprised us this afternoon by coming home early from work! Mommy was able to take a much needed nap while Brennan and Daddy spent time together. We've been able to have more time together this evening, too...I love our family time!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Date Night
We traveled to Brecksville today to visit with my sister and her family and go out to dinner for Valentine's Day. Adam and I enjoyed dinner at Houlihans, the restaurant we went to nearly 5 years ago to celebrate our engagement. We had a wonderful time! Brennan and his aunt, uncle, and cousins enjoyed their time together. I had a hard time leaving him, since it was our first time apart, but knew I was leaving him in loving care!
To help thank our babysitters and complete our dinner, we brought back Handels ice cream. I've noticed that part of Brennan's face breaks out and he has extra spit up for a few feedings after I eat ice cream. He doesn't seem bothered by milk, cheese, or yogurt. I'm starting to think that his stomach can't handle the sweet treat, so I'm going to stop eating ice cream/milk shakes/etc. for a bit and reintroduce them later. For those that know me, you know this is a huge sacrifice...good thing I love this little guy to pieces!
Although he seems to have difficulty keeping his food down after I have ice cream, Brennan continues to grow like a weed! We weighed him at my sister's house..he's up to 11 lbs! I've brought out some of his 3-6 months clothes and put away several 0-3 month outfits. He fits in most onesies and shirts/pants in 0-3 month size, but can't stretch his long body into all of the sleepers and one piece outfits.
To help thank our babysitters and complete our dinner, we brought back Handels ice cream. I've noticed that part of Brennan's face breaks out and he has extra spit up for a few feedings after I eat ice cream. He doesn't seem bothered by milk, cheese, or yogurt. I'm starting to think that his stomach can't handle the sweet treat, so I'm going to stop eating ice cream/milk shakes/etc. for a bit and reintroduce them later. For those that know me, you know this is a huge sacrifice...good thing I love this little guy to pieces!
Although he seems to have difficulty keeping his food down after I have ice cream, Brennan continues to grow like a weed! We weighed him at my sister's house..he's up to 11 lbs! I've brought out some of his 3-6 months clothes and put away several 0-3 month outfits. He fits in most onesies and shirts/pants in 0-3 month size, but can't stretch his long body into all of the sleepers and one piece outfits.
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