Well, Jonathan James (JJ) was born on November 20, 2007. He is so cute, of course, and my heart breaks and overflows with love each time I look at him. It's so cliche... but I can't help it... it's true... never have I so unconditionally loved someone.

And unfortunately my unconditional love is being tested. JJ has reflux... he cries constantly... screams actually, and I feel so helpless.

We have tried all the "tricks" and nothing worked... he is now on Prevacid.. and there is definite improvement, but he's still unhappy a lot... They say it should improve around 3 months old.. and for once I am wishing he would grow faster!

Feb. 14, 2008

JJ's reflux is definitely improving. He cries much less, and is in general a much happier baby! YAY!

I started back at work yesterday and had to drop him off for his 1st day in childcare. I missed him terribly and left work early! His "teachers" said he had a pretty good day though... not too much irritation from his reflux, and he took the bottles pretty well. Napped as usually and already has a favorite toy! They also said they are all in love with his eyelashes... they are very long and curl up... I think it's the one thing he gets from me!

When I dropped him off this morning, I got a Valentine from him.. his adorable footprints on a pink piece of paper.. and feathers on the sides like wings.. it's a Valentine from an Angel! So cute!

Feb. 21, 2008

We had a follow up appointment with the pediatric gastroenterologist this morning. JJ now weighs 11lbs. 7.4oz. He is 24.6 inches long. My long skinny string bean!

I am all done nursing him and am really missing the bonding time spent with him.. but boy am I glad to not have to watch what I eat any more! She put me on a dairy-free, limited soy diet and made me read labels! LOL - it's been hard... but I did it! Now that he's 3 months, he's on the prescription hypo allergenic formula, and we give him cereal at night.

He has discovered his hands, and loves to chew his fist! He is so close to laughing I can't stand it! He's started to squel with happiness... but we haven't had a full fledged laugh yet.. I'm waiting for it!

March 6, 2008

My sweet boy had another appt with the pediatric gastroenterologist on Tuesday. He is now 11lbs 14oz.. still skinny. She wants him to gain more weight so we have to be very generous when scooping the formula for mixing. Hopefully, that will up his calorie intake.

Anyway, he is doing so well... babbles all the time, and smiles when he sees us! It's just so sweet... I can't help but squeeze him each time!

His hair is growing back too! Finally! He's been such a baldy... I can't wait to see what color it's going to be!

Meanwhile, my hair is falling out! They aren't kidding when they say 3 months after giving birth it starts to fall out... each time I get out of the shower I have to clean the drain, cuz the water can't go down! It's disgusting!

03/13/08

JJ had his 4 month old check up at the doctor today. He is 13 lbs exactly and 26.5 inches long. That's 15th percentile for weight and 90th percentile for height! Still my skinny string bean!! LOL

Anyway, he has a little exzema on his head... but other than htat he is perfect! He also had his second set of shots... and is right now snoozing in bed... my sweet angel.

03/25/08

So, JJ is finally able to move solids to the back of his mouth and swallow!! Before he would just push it out with his tongue... but NOT TONIGHT!! I'm very excited to be able to feed him some solids.. now I just need to figure out the next food to try.. I'm thinking a veggie....