13 pounds on September 22, 2004

Posted: 22 Sep 2004 05:05 pm Post subject: 13 pounds on September 22, 2004
Nicholas saw the doctor today and now weighs 13 pounds. His belly-button is not healing to our pediatrician's satisfaction, so Nicholas needs to see another doctor tomorrow. There is a chance he will have to undergo a minor procedure to remove a piece of his belly button that is protruding too far. We'll post the results as we know more.

Posted: 24 Sep 2004 07:32 am Post subject: Belly button is OK.
Nicholas had his first surgical procedure yesterday, and he is fine. They removed the bulging piece in his belly button and the prognisis is good. We'll know later whether he will require more surgery for the belly-button hernia they think he may have. Apparently, some children outgrow it and don't require surgery.

Hurricane party at uncle bob's house. I'll supply the wind and rain, you bring the baby....and beer. love bob P.S. bring a kite, I lost mine in the last hurricane.

Posted: 21 Sep 2004 05:09 pm Post subject:
Unfortunately, uncle Bob's not kidding, folks. Bob's in Florida, and according to reliable sources, he *WAS* flying kites during the past few hurricanes. Pete

11 Pounds

At his last visit with the doctor a few days ago, Nicholas weighed in at 10 pounds 14 ounces. It should be safe to say today he now weighs about 11 pounds.

Gas Medication

Nicholas is very gasy after meals and as a result is very uncomfortable after he eats. He is now taking a tiny squirt of gas medicine called "infants' mylicon" after each meal. Jen and I think the medicine is something like Beano. So far, so good - we think. We'll let you know as things develop.