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	Age: 28 Country: Canada Province/region: Ontario City: Ottawa Partner: Rob (Husband) Children: Yes, 3 Pregnant: No Occupation: Human Resources/Records Management (On Mat Leave)
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04-12-2008 - Robbie's First Check Up

My mood while writing this blog:
Zombied

Yesterday was lil man's first check up~

He was 9lbs 1oz at birth and is already at 9lbs 12oz! Chunk muffin has no problem keeping the weight on LOL I breastfeed him during the day and supplement with Enfamil Gentlease formula at night. I was not able to breastfeed my daughters as easily---very proud of myself this time around! It is hard work at first...but the connection that you share between you and the baby is so worth all of the initial drama ;) Not to mention all of the benefits of breastfeeding your baby that come along with it^_^

Robbie does have a small hematoma *blood clot* on the back of his skull between the skin. NO WORRIES though, it is a common birth trauma with caesareans--especially if there was a lengthy labour prior to the section. It will fade and drain on its own before 3 months. He was engaged in my pelvis, face up , for 8 hours--poor little dude!

My youngest daughter brought home a lovely stuffy nose that got passed along to me and the baby! I feel so bad for him:-( He has to sleep tilted upright a bit, and the only relief he has is the nasal aspirator~ The Dr. said if a fever isn't present that I just have to let it run it's course.

Despite waking because his nose is plugged up, his schedule is coming along. He feeds 3-4oz every 3 hours. Can't complain there! But by 7am when I get the girls off to school, I'm KO'd=O 3 kids is quite the chore..thank God the girls are older and can do some things for themselves! Hubby is back to work now, so it's just me and my crew!! I must admit I love it, tired, but lovin' it!!

Next appointment is for his vaccines at the end of January. My doctor informed me of this new vaccination that helps prevent diarrhea, Rota-something??!! I read the pamphlet and it sounds good to me. It helps prevent dehydration that can come along with a serious gastro-infection. Anyone else heard of this and if so, what are your thoughts?

KK, back to crazy town--I hope all you Mommies are hanging in there! Stay well and God bless

5 Comments on Robbie's First Check Up

MyFirstBabyGirlOlivia - Friday, 5 Dec
I am happy that things are going well with you and your little one. You are a super mom to be able to handle 3 kids. I trully admire you for that. Keep in touch. God Bless all three 5 of you.

AmyBradford922 - Friday, 5 Dec
Glad things are looking good. He looks wonderful!

samsara625 - Friday, 5 Dec
Hey buddy glad robbie is doing well ! Cody also has a haematoma on the left side of his head towards the back , I was worried at first but i have been reassured by many proffessionals that it is normal and will go , doesnt stop you worrying though does it?
Cody is also sleeping well roughly 3 to 4 hours and i am actually getting more sleep now than in the last 6 weeks of pregnancy !
I too find the school run in the morning a bit of a challenge but i would not change anything for the world and i am loving the whole experience!
Cody was 7lb 12 when he was weighed last saturday and I am going to take him to the baby clinic to be weighed next wednesday to see how he is doing !
My Sister gave birth to a baby boy on 2nd Dec by c section and has called him Jacob ! I havent seen him yet as they live quite a way from us but i cant wait to get our 2 boys together at Christmas it will be just fantastic !
Anyway i am glad you are all doing well and I will always look at fridays in a differnt light now and think about all thos weekly friday wishes haha !!!

akmomma - Friday, 5 Dec
good little boy...eatin away it sounds :p boys i think eat more anyways. let me know if you hear anything more about that vaccine. i'll ask the doc about it....since i'm there all the time these days. between this little one and wes i think i may be obligated to get the doc a christmas present.

KAMBREESMOM - Friday, 5 Dec
Sounds like you're doin an excellent job of handling things. I'm gettin there. Isn't it so amazing how much love you have for your kids? It's like my heart literally doesn't belong to me--my girls own my heart! Glad to hear that your little man is moving right along and very healthy. Well God bless and try to stay sane!!

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