Dear Conor,
Today (2/17/12) you had your two month check-up. You weigh 12lbs 9oz and are 23.5inches long. This is 2 inch growth since last month and a 2 pound weight gain.
We spent some time talking with your pediatrician about the concerns we have regarding your potential reflux. After listing the symptoms that we had been seeing in you and the amount of time you spend screaming she decided that you should receive baby Zantac at a 1ml dose to start. We scheduled a follow-up visit in two weeks to discuss how we think things are going with the medication. But, we were told not to wait two weeks if we didn't see any improvement in a week - then we should call and they will increase the dosage over the phone.
Today you also received your first series of shots. You drank the sour rotovirus drink like a champ but a few milliseconds after the first needle prick you started screaming and crying. After the second prick you lost your breath and the nurse had to wait to give you the third prick until you screamed again (you probably lost your breath for about 10 seconds). After the third prick you were all done for this round and I was able to pick you up.
I carried you into the reception room and waited till the last minute to put you in your car seat. By that time you had almost stopped crying and by the time we got in the car and were pulling out of the parkinglot you were asleep.
We came home and you played on your mat for a bit and then you nursed for about 30 minutes which is much longer than you typially nurse and I rocked you to sleep. You gave dad a difficult 2 hours about midday and he tried so hard to make you comfortable. He rocked you, offered you a bottle, your binkie, bounced you, and finally let you soak in a warm bath but not even that calmed you down. As soon as I got home I fed you and you again nursed for 30 minutes so I think you simply wanted mommy. It made me feel very loved by you but it also made me feel for your dad who tried so hard for you. After you nursed I took you to the pharmacy to get your Zantac and your baby tylenol.
I gave you a dose of the baby tylenol which you took like a champ and then nursed you again. Then we tried to give you the Zantac and you did not like it - I think this medication is going to be one that Dad and I have to give you together.
Its now 10pm and you have been asleep for 15 minutes. I hope that tomorrow is a better day for you and that we are on our way to helping you be the happy baby I know you truly are.
I love you pumpkin!
xoxo
Mom
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