Jack was 6 weeks old last Wednesday (I'm a week late posting). He has already changed so much! His reflux is getting better. Some days are worse than others, but since the doctor upped his dosage, he is doing even better. For the last 3 weeks he has had problems pooping. The doctor had us give him suppositories. This was not fun and very hard to do with a newborn! It worked at first but then it stopped helping. We also tried giving him water-downed prune juice. That did not help either. We weren't quite sure what the problem was. My doctor said that some babies go a week without pooping. I really felt like there was more too it than that (he had a problem pooping when he was first born). He said to give it the weekend and if he still hadn't gone to go in. This past Monday, it had been 9 days, so we went to see the doctor. He had to "open" Jack up (sorry, it's gross). Finally, yesterday he pooped (a lot)! Since he finally went, he feels so much better. He was the happiest I had ever seen him. He has always seemed uncomfortable and now we know why. Hopefully, we will not have this problem again!
Things I want to remember about Jack at 6 weeks:
*he is smiling a lot more now, especially for Allie
*starting to coo a little
*weighed 13lbs. 4 0z. at the doc the other day (big boy!)
*loves to snuggle
*loves his swing
*loves his bouncy seat
*loves being held and is spoiled rotten because of this
*sleeps anywhere between 4-6 hrs at night; I usually only get up once
*great in the car and takes a lot of naps in his car seat
*likes his baths
*when he is mad he is going to let you know it and scream until he is happy again!
*takes naps in his bed, sleeps at night in his bassinet; will also nap in his swing or his favorite place: mommy and daddy!
A little tummy time. Jack loves being on his tummy!
Look at his big belly! 
1st smile we were able to capture! Looks a little like Allie to me in this picture.
Loves his baths
He loves his big sister! Anytime he hears her talking he will turn his head to see her. Love their matching shirts. Allie still adores Jack! She is so in love with him.
8 comments:
oh my gosh, i can't believe how big he is getting! he is absolutely precious and has already changed so much in just 6 weeks!
Oh wow. He is a beautiful boy. I can take him home with me!!! I agree, he looks like Allie in that pic! Love those matching shirts!
He is so, so cute!! I can't believe how big he is!!
Okay, I was thinking about the poop prob while I was at the chiro this a.m. A chiro can adjust him and will help with that issue and they can also help with fussiness/colic. I see one in Plano near Plano Medical but I've got some resources to find one closer to you if needed. Let me know!
Those pictures are precious! Charlotte also loves her swing. Be happy her likes his carseat. Charlotte is not a big fan of hers! Sweet boy!
It can be completely normal for a breastfed baby to poop only every 7-10 days. M was a once a week pooper, if we were lucky. It always seemed as if she was straining to go, but there was no fussiness involved. It ended up hers continued well after the exclusively breastfed 1st 6 months were done and she is now on a gluten free/reduced diet, which has completely fixed her chronic constipation.
Oh, and 1 more thing - be careful with the suppositories. Using more than once a month can lead to dependency.
Glad he got "opened" up. He is just adorable Paige!!!
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