Weight: 17 lbs, 14 ozs
Length: 28 1/4 in
I was a little disappointed with Justin's weight gain and was really hoping he was closer to 20 lbs. Having said that, although I would've liked to see him weighing more, his weight gain is in line with that of an 18 month old. And since he continues to follow his own growth curve for both weight and length Dr. Hirsch isn't too concerned. Maybe he'll have a growth spurt when he turns 2, I can keep my fingers crossed, right.
Dr. Hirsch really wants us to start experimenting with lots of different textures and flavors outside of the the normal toddler diet, as long as it's not a choking hazard. We had a little bit of a setback a month ago when Justin stopped eating all solids, including baby food, but with help from the occupational therapist Justin is now back up to 3 meals (solids) per day, along with 3-4 bottles of 30 calorie Pediasure.
Although at the lower end, developmentally Justin is on track for his actual age. He isn't walking yet but he is quickly cruising along furniture, starting to take/make bigger steps and movement without support, and recently started standing on his own for 3-5 seconds at a time. He's also doing much better with walking while only holding one hand.
He's also expanding his vocabulary and says the following words: mama/mommy, dada/daddy, papa, uh oh, bye, hi/hey, baby, ball, okay.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
V-Day
Today's my viability date. Many women breathe a sigh of relief after the pregnancy reaches the point at which the baby would be able to survive if born early, but I know better. With Justin I was put on hospital bed rest at 24 weeks, oblivious to the fact that I would deliver just 3 days later. Nonetheless, this is still a huge milestone. Next stop, Thanksgiving, when I'll be 24w, 4d.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
You never stop worrying
When you first find out you're expecting you worry about having a miscarriage. After the 1st trimester you worry about a having a premature or stillborn baby. And if this is your first pregnancy you may naively think things will be fine once your baby is born. Boy was I ever wrong!
Once they're born you have a new set of worries: SIDS, colds/illnesses, eating issues, weight gain (or lack thereof), developmental delays, and the list goes on and on. And let's not forget the self inflicted pain they may bring on themselves. My adventurous child has learned how to climb out of his crib, not realizing that it's a long way down. So see our new set up (for extra cushion and padding in case he decides to do it again) until Carl comes home Friday and can lower his crib.
Once they're born you have a new set of worries: SIDS, colds/illnesses, eating issues, weight gain (or lack thereof), developmental delays, and the list goes on and on. And let's not forget the self inflicted pain they may bring on themselves. My adventurous child has learned how to climb out of his crib, not realizing that it's a long way down. So see our new set up (for extra cushion and padding in case he decides to do it again) until Carl comes home Friday and can lower his crib.
Friday, November 13, 2009
22 week appointment
BP: 126/70
Weight: -2 lbs
The baby now weighs 1 lb 7 ozs and continues to measure ahead. On average he's measuring 23w 2d but some body parts are measuring 24w 2d. My cervix is still long and closed and the placenta is still in tact.
They did notice 2 fibroids which I now know have been the culprit of all my additional pain & discomfort. The u/s tech mentioned that the 2nd trimester is when you start to notice them more as there is more blood flow to the uterus and they thrive on that. But the Dr. said that he doesn't foresee any issues or problems with the fibroids. So I guess I'll just continue to take Tylenol to ease the pain.
Today's visit was the first time my weight gain, or lack thereof, was discussed. Although the baby is growing on track, if I continue on this track of weight loss, it could cause issues with the baby's growth in the future. So the Dr. encouraged me to start eating a little more. It's not like I'm not eating, and at work I snack often. But it's kind of hard to put on weight when your nauseous and throwing up on a regular basis.
Weight: -2 lbs
The baby now weighs 1 lb 7 ozs and continues to measure ahead. On average he's measuring 23w 2d but some body parts are measuring 24w 2d. My cervix is still long and closed and the placenta is still in tact.
They did notice 2 fibroids which I now know have been the culprit of all my additional pain & discomfort. The u/s tech mentioned that the 2nd trimester is when you start to notice them more as there is more blood flow to the uterus and they thrive on that. But the Dr. said that he doesn't foresee any issues or problems with the fibroids. So I guess I'll just continue to take Tylenol to ease the pain.
Today's visit was the first time my weight gain, or lack thereof, was discussed. Although the baby is growing on track, if I continue on this track of weight loss, it could cause issues with the baby's growth in the future. So the Dr. encouraged me to start eating a little more. It's not like I'm not eating, and at work I snack often. But it's kind of hard to put on weight when your nauseous and throwing up on a regular basis.
Monday, November 9, 2009
We have a climber
J has discovered the stairs and is on a mission.
And if at first you don't suceed, try, try again!
And if at first you don't suceed, try, try again!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Justin's new toy
After a month of sitting in the living room and Justin trying to play with his new toy through the box I finally put his walking toy together.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Justin's new crawl
I've never seen a baby crawl like this before, have any of you? I didn't catch it on camera, but he starts out doing a regular crawl and switches half way through.
You can also see his teeth in this video.
You can also see his teeth in this video.
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