Thursday, November 15, 2007

4 Months!

Landon is 4 months old today. Mom (new Safety Person, she flew in this morning before dad flew out) and I took Landon to the pediatrician for his check-up. He received 4 shots, which made him Very Angry, and some new stats:
  • Length: 24.5 inches, 25th percentile
  • Weight: 15.5 lbs, 50th percentile
  • Head: can't remember the measurement, 75th percentile
So we have a short, slightly pudgy baby with a large head. The perfect proportions for cuteness! I love that his head waited until after he was born to move up percentiles. At delivery it was only in the 25th percentile (thank god), but now, I'm sure due to JP reading Landon the Economist and Newsweek each night, it's gone way up!

Landon seemed to be retracting a little when he breathed laying down so the pediatrician gave us a prescription for an inhaler. She said to wait to fill it if he starts coughing along with the retracting, but labored breathing is why he was in the NICU so it's definitely something she wants us to keep an eye on. In other prescription news, we're going to try a few days without the reflux medications. I've forgotten his Prevacid the last two days and he's done well (he still drinks formula thickened with rice, and that was the change that helped him the most). The doctor said that reflux often starts resolving itself around 4 months, so it's a good time to test how much he needs the meds. We also got some more proof that Landon is a medical mystery in a very cute package. He has had a bump on his eyebrow bone for about three months. At first it was quite small, firm, and not at all tender, so we just thought it was a little cyst that would resolve itself. The pediatrician didn't even notice it at his 2-month check-up and I forgot to ask. (I did ask about it several times in the hospital, but since it was unrelated to the alleged child-abuse injuries, no one was interested in solving the problem.) The bump must have gotten bigger because she noticed it immediately this time and was somewhat concerned. She is going to refer us to a plastic surgeon to have it removed (more hospital time for the little guy) and then sent to pathology. I don't think she thinks it's serious, but she definitely wants it out- soon.

Solids (well, semi-solids) are going to be a new addition to Landon's life. He adjusted fine to the thickened formula, so rice cereal shouldn't be a problem for his tummy. Eating it off a spoon may be a challenge, but it should be good for a few pictures. He did great during the whole check-up and was very flirty with his doctor. He now loves being naked and gives you big smiles the whole time his clothes are off- I think his giant belly likes to be free. The pediatrician was dismayed, though not surprised, to hear we are still in the midst of this investigation (update on that coming tomorrow- no real news, just more frustration). It's been a crazy four months- parenthood has definitely taken me in directions I never previously imagined- but Landon is the light of our lives and hopefully this dark cloud will pass soon(ish).

16 comments:

  1. It doesn't get any cuter than that!

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  2. He really looks wonderful! Such a huge smile (and I am not seeing the belly at all) and it must be so nice to not have to worry about the reflux now.

    Your mention of the eyebrow reminded me that we had a problem with the Peach's skull (it looked like it was fusing early in her 1 mo appointment) but it resolved on its own. Fingers crossed that Landon's is no big deal!

    Any tips on introducing foods would be very welcome -- we are waiting until the Peach is 6 mo to start, because I have awful food allergies and waiting might help her avoid them.

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  3. Too cute! I hope you get good news on the bump.

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  4. What a cutie! You are lucky his head grew after birth. My first had a gigantic head. But she was born via c-section, so I didn't have to suffer too much. :) I hope your family is able to enjoy T-giving with minimal stress.

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  5. That hat just made my day. The adorableness is overwhelming. I'm glad the reflux is doing better and hopefully the little bump is nothing. Good luck with the solid feeding. It took Bear awhile to get the hang of it but one day it just clicked. He really liked applesauce mixed in with his cereal. That helped me get him to eat it at first.

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  6. He just gets cuter and cuter. He is so happy in those pics - love it! Good luck with the surgery - poor Landon. He's gonna be a tough little boy though after going through all this as a baby. Hugs to everyone!

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  7. So cute!!! What a beautiful boy you have. I can definitely see the bump - how odd! Hopefully they can remove it quickly with little pain and it will just turn out to be an annoying little cyst.

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  8. oh wow. he is gorgeouser and gorgeouser every day. LOVE the hat. he rocks it so well.

    here is to the end of the nightmare: soon.

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  9. He has such a cute "you know you want to hug me and kiss me" face in both pictures! Happy 4 months!

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  10. Landon is so adorable! Here's hoping your ongoing investigation is resolved soon.

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  11. He is so adorable!!! I love his hat!

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  12. Your son is just beautiful! What a happy, smiley baby!

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  13. What a cutie!! And what a smile!

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  14. He looks so much like you. Glad to hear he's thriving!

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  15. Such a cutie pie! While I'm sure this has been the worst 6 weeks of your life, the tiny little silver lining is that your Mom and Dad have had the opportunity to spend time with Landon that they might not have had otherwise. I just wish that it had been under better circumstances. Here's to it being over soon!

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