We took Josiah for his 1-month pediatric appt today and he now weighs 6 lbs 6.5 oz. So he is still gaining good weight. But his weight, height, and head circumference are in the 3rd percentile. He's got a lot of catching up to do. =) Other than that, he is the picture of perfect health, and we are so grateful for that. We spoke to the doc about why he had to go back to the NICU a second time. Many of the possible causes for his choking have been ruled out. We're pretty much just looking at reflux or apnea right now. (Or it could have just been a one-time thing.) Josiah has been spitting up a lot more since he's come home from the hospital. So we're trying to figure out if this is a normal baby thing of if he has reflux. After we meet with the pulmonologist, we will see if apnea has anything to do with it. But for now, the doc wants us to see how things go for another week and then go back and see them. He will also have to get a vaccination that day.
Other than that, our baby boy loves being a night owl, which leaves me sleeping my days away... well, my mornings at least. That's been when he's most awake. The docs don't want him sleeping more than 3-4 hours b/c they still want him to gain more weight. So that's fine. I've been quickly adjusting to it... and watching late night movies helps to pass the time. =P I do miss my other little boy tremendously though, since I've had to take naps during the day. But I do love those times with Josiah, especially since he just feeds and won't be awake for long before he konks out. (During the day, he just falls asleep after his feeding.) I look forward to the day when I can play with both at the same time. I know this is just for a short season, so I'm doing my best to cherish the time with both my boys.
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