reflux

So, Evan's reflux has gotten worse. We were at the doctor today for a flu shot and to talk about the reflux. When he was weighed, he had only gained 7 ounces in the past month (16lbs 14 ounces today). Normal weight gain would have been 1 pound or more. Dr. S seemed to think it was primarily from excessive spitting up, but I have also been having milk volume issues lately. So we have a plan for increasing Evan's food intake, medication to help curb the spitting up, and increasing my milk production. We will be busier than ever! We go back in 6 weeks to check on his progress. According to Dr. S, I also need to be eliminating the middle of the night feeding. She doesn't know Evan very well. :) Hopefully the increased feedings during the day and boosting my milk production will help.

Evan is a great little guy and took his flu shot without crying - a little wimper and then he was fine!

An Anna tidbit: she is learning to call Evan "Ev" but struggles with the /v/ sound, so it sounds like she is calling him Eff, Baby Eff!

HAPPY ELECTION DAY - I am going to watch the news and then off to bed! I am not sure what I am going to do with myself when I am not glued to political news from 8-10pm anymore.... Maybe I will get to bed earlier!