Last week -- the day we got home -- I had to take Tyler to the doctor's office because of the diaper situation he had been having in Ethiopia (BMs that were nothing but water). It was determined that some cultures were needed and we were instructed to keep him hydrated and to call if he got worse. He got much better (still not 100% and still waiting on the cultures). A few days in to the week he started taking more and more of his formula...and fast forward to today and he's currently taking 7 bottles that are 7 ounces each. That's 49 ounces of formula in 24 hours!!
He had a well child visit today and we found out he gained ONE POUND in just ONE WEEK! I asked the pediatrician if she felt that was too much formula and she said "No way! He's catching up!!" so that's the final word! He can start solids once a day but she wants him to keep taking as much formula as possible. We are also starting his immunizations over again -- so today he had two injections (one in each leg) and we go back in 6 weeks for another weight check and more immunizations. In 3 months more bloodwork. She also looked at the tiny pimples he has on his face and scalp and wants us to leave them be for now. If they spread or get worse we are to call her.
So that's if for our littlest Wilhelm! I am SO READY for the weekend! We are taking it easy and just going to enjoy being a family of 5 ;) We most likely won't have any visitors -- we're still catching our breath over here!
Have a great weekend!
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