Monday, 5 January 2009

12 weeks

The meds had side-effects which were worse than the original problem. This means that Xander has pretty much cried since Christmas night. After going back to the doctor and trying another med that didn't work I've taken him off meds and we're med free for now. I may put him back on the meds on a lower dose after the meds clear out of his system (His colon is a bit blocked up).

The doctors in England seem to give different advice to different people for the same problem. So, we have to share advice with others in our situation and then go on our instincts. hank goodness for post-natal groups!

Xander also has stopped nursing. He didn't want it and was on some sort of hunger strike. So, formula and expressing it is. Until the next phase! It really upset me that I had to stop nursing. I love the connection it gives me with him. And, it was SUCH hard work to get it started that I don't want to stop. But, I must listen to what my son needs and not what I want. Today was the first day of formula and he was back to being a happy chappy. It was the right decision.


Trying to suck his thumb....




Yes, Auntie Christine, he's still in some of the newborn 0-3month clothes you gave him!!


And, for the smaller 3-6 month clothes, we can just roll up the bottoms on the legs a bit :) These are his first jeans! And, to think when my mother was a teenager she was told that people in England didn't wear jeans.





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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

He is just too cute!!!! Dan has strict instructions to hug and smooch him at least 5 times a day for me when he is there! I am assuming he is due for a 3-9 month package so stay tuned as there just may be "a little something" coming over for him in March :-)

diana said...

Ahhh.... thanks Auntie Christine! Now that Xander's better we'll have to have a video chat. Wish you were coming with Dan! x