Pediatrician Visit

Mommy took Katelyn for her 2-week newborn check-up yesterday. Dr. Redwine said Katelyn was a "shining star." Her bruising is all gone from her face. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. when Doss took her to see Dr. Redwine last wednesday. Yesterday she weighed in at 8 lbs. 14 oz. Katelyn loves to eat! Katelyn also grew 1/2 an inch. Except for the squishy spot on the top of her head and the red rings around her eyes that will go away in time, Katelyn is a happy, healthy baby.

Audrey also had an appointment with Dr. Redwine. Dr. Redwine prescribed another round of medication for Audrey. Her previous pediatrician had treated her for a condition that appears to have resurfaced. Also, Audrey has been resisting using the potty when she has a bowel movement. That is making potty training extremely difficult because she doesn't want to go potty. The pediatrician in Katy had Mommy give Audrey Miralax once a day. It's been almost two months and Audrey still will not go potty even though she is not constipated. Dr. Redwine said that it's quickly becoming less of a physical thing and more a psychological issue so Audrey will need to see a G.I. specialist to try and rectify the situation before it gets worse. Mommy will be glad to have Audrey's "potty issue" sorted out soon so that she can resume potty training.

Speaking of potty training, Mommy had heard that kids sometimes regress in their training when a new baby arrives. Joseph seems to be having a hard time with the new baby. He is nice to her, but he is having more tantrums and has been having numerous "potty accidents." Mommy certainly hopes that this phase will pass. Audrey on the other hand, seems to have taken to the new baby really well. She loves to give Katelyn kisses and hugs. She is really sweet to her new baby sister. Mommy and Daddy are pleasantly surprised. We worried more about Audrey being not so nice to Katelyn due to previous jealousy issues whenever Mommy babysat other kids. So far so good though.