Karston's First Trip to the Pediatrician
Posted by Nathan & Valerie at 10:51 PM |
This morning Valerie, Karston and I made a family trip to the pediatrician for the first time. Dr. Fleming was really great to work with - it helped that she's around our age - easy to relate to.
Karston had his first weigh-in and measured for length (height??). Dr. Fleming noticed he has a dimple on his sacrum so she suggested that we get it checked out at the hospital. She also didn't have records of his test for bilirubin so told us to do that as well while at the hospital. He doesn't look too yellow but it is slightly elevated more than where it should be.
I also forgot my cell phone charger in the recovery room and Val wanted to rent a breast pump until hers comes in the mail. So off to the hospital we went.
The ultrasound on his spine went very well and came back positive so there is nothing to worry about there. His bilirubin test results were supposed to go back to Dr. Fleming so we'll wait to see about that, but I don't think it will be anything serious.
We asked Dr. Fleming for sleeping advice since in his first two nights home Karston hasn't wanted to sleep on his back at all! He even wakes up and pitches a fit if you lay him down on his back. I'm sure it is something that he will get used to since he's been balled up and in an enclosed space for nine months so I'm sure that he prefers that still. Today we got him to sleep in his bouncy chair (thanks great-aunt Stephie!!) and right now is actually napping on his back on the couch between the two of us. So maybe there is hope. He just does not like to sleep in his bassinet. We're hoping to break that trend soon so we can get some much needed sleep!
We've had lots of good friends dropping by and emailing/calling us to congratulate us. We appreciate all of you, especially those who have given us advice (Melissa, Jenny, Rachael, etc.)
Being parents is awesome! We love it! I really like this kid and think we'll keep him! I love bonding with him. When he gets fussy or extremely wiggly, I will put my lips on the side of his head and softly whisper calming words to him and give him soft kisses. It helps to put him to sleep. We think that he really likes me!
My next goal is to teach him to hold his own pacifier in!
Got to go change a diaper!!
Karston had his first weigh-in and measured for length (height??). Dr. Fleming noticed he has a dimple on his sacrum so she suggested that we get it checked out at the hospital. She also didn't have records of his test for bilirubin so told us to do that as well while at the hospital. He doesn't look too yellow but it is slightly elevated more than where it should be.
I also forgot my cell phone charger in the recovery room and Val wanted to rent a breast pump until hers comes in the mail. So off to the hospital we went.
The ultrasound on his spine went very well and came back positive so there is nothing to worry about there. His bilirubin test results were supposed to go back to Dr. Fleming so we'll wait to see about that, but I don't think it will be anything serious.
We asked Dr. Fleming for sleeping advice since in his first two nights home Karston hasn't wanted to sleep on his back at all! He even wakes up and pitches a fit if you lay him down on his back. I'm sure it is something that he will get used to since he's been balled up and in an enclosed space for nine months so I'm sure that he prefers that still. Today we got him to sleep in his bouncy chair (thanks great-aunt Stephie!!) and right now is actually napping on his back on the couch between the two of us. So maybe there is hope. He just does not like to sleep in his bassinet. We're hoping to break that trend soon so we can get some much needed sleep!
We've had lots of good friends dropping by and emailing/calling us to congratulate us. We appreciate all of you, especially those who have given us advice (Melissa, Jenny, Rachael, etc.)
Being parents is awesome! We love it! I really like this kid and think we'll keep him! I love bonding with him. When he gets fussy or extremely wiggly, I will put my lips on the side of his head and softly whisper calming words to him and give him soft kisses. It helps to put him to sleep. We think that he really likes me!
My next goal is to teach him to hold his own pacifier in!
Got to go change a diaper!!
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2 Comments:
I am so excited for ya'll!! He is adorable! Love his name too. I know you are a proud papa! You both are going to be swept away with emotion from here on out. It is amazing to be a parent. Your pictures look great too!!
OMG....That is such a "Nathan" look. Great Pictures!
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