One Month Old, Checkup & Other News

Yesterday was Ty's one month birthday! It is hard to believe that a month has gone by so fast, but it has. He has come a long way in a month. He now occasionally gives mom and dad a smile or a coo and is beginning to show some personality. I am trying to catch a smile with the camera but I seem to miss every time! I am sure I will get one sooner or later!

Last week we decided to switch Ty from Similac Advanced to Parents Choice (Wal-Mart brand) Gentle Formula. The big difference between the two is that the proteins in the Gentle formula are broken down into smaller amounts so that it is easier for Ty to digest. We decided to make the change after Ty was experiencing a lot of gas and tummy aches. After eating you could just hear his stomach rolling around trying to digest the formula which led to fussiness. Since we have changed last Saturday, Ty seems to be more content after feedings and is not having the tummy aches.

Last Saturday I decided to give my second try of baby sitting without Lori being around. She went to a birthday party for her little cousin while I stayed home and baby sat. And I thought the first time was hard?!?! Let's just say I cried "mercy" and called mommy to come home after one hour and 45 minutes of straight crying. No matter what I did, Ty just would not calm down. Within 20 minutes of Lori walking in the door, Ty was calm, cool and collected. Guess he just needed mommy! :-( Oh well, I am not about to give up! I will give another shot soon!



Today was Ty's one month checkup. He weighed in at a healthy 9 pounds 15 ounces and is still 21 inches long. Since our last visit 24 days ago, Ty has gained about 47 ounces, almost 2 ounces a day. Dr. Colli was impressed with Ty's weight gain and said that he is obviously getting the nutrition he needs and appears to be a happy baby. That is because Ty was a very good boy today during his visit, with the exception of peeing all over the nurse while she was weighing him in and taking his temperature!! Dr. Colli gave Ty a clean bill of health and also approved of our switch to a different formula.

As for Lori and I ...

Lori is healing well and is making strides in her recovery each day. She is doing laundry on a routine basis and even did a bit of lite cleaning around the house. In two weeks she visits the doctor for her six week postpartum appointment. At that point the doc should pretty much release her and allow her to get back to a normal life. *wink* House work! *wink* She is doing an excellent job as a new mom. She has had her moments too and does get a little anxious and teary eyed when Ty will not relax, but for the most part, she is doing excellent. I enjoy hearing her sing to Ty and coo with him and giggle when he does something funny.

I am doing well too. I am learning something new everyday, or at least it seems that way. I have learned to cope with the crying and fussiness, with the exception of last Saturday, and I think I am making strides as a new dad. I try to help as much as I can around the house and with Ty in the evenings just to try and take some load off of Lori and allow her to relax. But there are times, I can not do what mommy can and just have to sit back and let her take charge. The best thing about being a new dad is just coming home, being able to give Lori a hug and kiss and seeing that adorable boy of mine. That is special....