The appointment went well enough that I just have to start at the beginning. I left enough time before when I wanted to leave that we were able to take our time getting ready to go and have a leisurely drive down I-10. If you know anything about Houston, rarely can you drive leisurely down the Katy Freeway. Miraculously, traffic was cooperating today. We made it to the doctor's office about twenty minutes early. Instead of chilling in the waiting room for those twenty minutes, they were able to take us right back to a room.
Patrick's favorite nurse took his stats. If you're curious, he is now 10 pounds 10.6 ounces and 22 3/4 inches long (up from 3 lbs 3 oz, and 16.5 inches at birth). He is almost on the charts now. Of course, that's what they said last month too, but it's still encouraging.
The doctor said he was doing great. He even mentioned the word "solids." He suggested that we try to wait until he's six months old, but after hearing some of his behaviors about food, he believes we may need to start solids a bit sooner. I guess it's finally time to invest in a high chair. Other than that, nothing has changed. The doctor seems continually impressed at how normal Patrick is, even normal for a typical four-month old, given his prematurity. I'm proud of my little guy.
It was also the appointment for his four-month shots. He was scheduled for four shots, as well as the Synagis shot that prevents him from getting RSV, a common childhood illness that can have really severe consequences in a premature baby. That's a total of five shots. Patrick did not enjoy that part of the appointment. Once the screaming stopped, though, he was fine. He acts now like nothing traumatic ever happened. Apparently it's typical to have some sort of reaction, like a fever, but Patrick has never responded that way to shots. I guess all that poking and prodding in the hospital had some positive side effects. :)
And here's some news not related to his doctor's appointment. We are expecting some company this weekend. Patrick's Papa and Gigi (Matt's parents) will be coming Saturday. They haven't seen Patrick since Christmas, so we are all super excited they get to come visit. It should be a fun weekend.
Patrick's favorite nurse took his stats. If you're curious, he is now 10 pounds 10.6 ounces and 22 3/4 inches long (up from 3 lbs 3 oz, and 16.5 inches at birth). He is almost on the charts now. Of course, that's what they said last month too, but it's still encouraging.
The doctor said he was doing great. He even mentioned the word "solids." He suggested that we try to wait until he's six months old, but after hearing some of his behaviors about food, he believes we may need to start solids a bit sooner. I guess it's finally time to invest in a high chair. Other than that, nothing has changed. The doctor seems continually impressed at how normal Patrick is, even normal for a typical four-month old, given his prematurity. I'm proud of my little guy.
It was also the appointment for his four-month shots. He was scheduled for four shots, as well as the Synagis shot that prevents him from getting RSV, a common childhood illness that can have really severe consequences in a premature baby. That's a total of five shots. Patrick did not enjoy that part of the appointment. Once the screaming stopped, though, he was fine. He acts now like nothing traumatic ever happened. Apparently it's typical to have some sort of reaction, like a fever, but Patrick has never responded that way to shots. I guess all that poking and prodding in the hospital had some positive side effects. :)
And here's some news not related to his doctor's appointment. We are expecting some company this weekend. Patrick's Papa and Gigi (Matt's parents) will be coming Saturday. They haven't seen Patrick since Christmas, so we are all super excited they get to come visit. It should be a fun weekend.
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