- Last week has been very difficult for us.Little A 's Reflux issue got very serious as he started throwing up almost all his feeds. He was crying all the time and was unsettled almost all day.He didn't gain weight for 3 weeks.The only consolation was his weight was stable.We tried changing his milk to Enfamil but he could not digest that and had to be switched back to SMA Gold.He was admitted in Whipps Cross Hospital and stayed there for 2 nights.He had to undergo blood tests and an Ultrasound scan to determine if he had any underlying problem. Fortunately for us, he was diagnosed with Reflux and was given medication to control his throwing up.
- After completing 2 months- our baby smiles when we talk to him. He gives a very welcoming smile once he wakes up in the morning.I feel that he can now understand his surroundings and therefore gives us the response by smiling.
- We also noticed that he has started to entertain by himself for at least 20 mts... sometimes for half an hour.He stares at the ceiling and plays with his hands.
- Finally, i have switched to Formula based milk from Ready made carton milk.I was skeptical that he might reject it again as he did when he was 4 days old but this time he took it without any problem.
- Baby A has also settled into a routine.He is fed every 3-4 hrs depending how hungry he is.After coming from hospital i am feeding him 150 ml of milk which is recommended for an 8 week old baby.
- He had his 6 week checkup done at our local GP.Also he had his first injections.We all went for a nice afternoon lunch at "Rose Vegetarian" in Kingsbury.We had Aloo Tikki Chaat/Dahi Bhalla/Vegetable Chow Mein/Sweet Corn Soup and Rasgullas.
- Socially i have never been busier - I have my office colleagues coming to see the baby and have lunch prepared by my mum.Also i am going to attend this year's Christmas Dinner with my colleagues.
