We saw the pediatrician again this week. Primarily to get Maxim's first immunization shots, but also to follow up with his spit up/grunting problem. First things first, he is still gaining weight well (now a chubby 11lbs 1oz), so the regiment we have him on is working well and we are sticking to it.
Second, Max got his first set of shots. I have to say he was a trooper. He did scream and cry, but not for very long. I think it hurt me more than him.
Third, indigestion. Before Max got his shots he was really fussy and crying a lot. He was hungry. But the pediatrician wanted to know if he was like that a lot and Marty and I described to him how Max reacts after each feeding, which is basically crying for a few minutes and then being extremely fussy, constantly grunting for about an hour, hour and a half. It's the worse over night. Marty actually took a video to show the doctor. Well, surprise surprise, this isn't really normal behavior. So he suggested that we try Max on Zantac for a few weeks and see what happens. So Max has got his first prescription at two months old. Marty and I are a little apprehensive about it, but I was on it while I was pregnant, so we know there is no risk for him. It's just so sad to think that your 2 month old needs to be on meds. But if it helps the indigestion and he is no longer in such discomfort, it will be worth it. He has changed a whole lot now that he isn't hungry all the time. He is actually often a really happy baby and content to sit in his bouncy chair and watch us do whatever (something that was impossible before). The real difference will be seen in the over night feedings. Marty keeps saying that if Olivia was on it (our friends' Josee and Brian's daughter) then everything should be fine because he just thinks Olivia is the cutest and sweetest little thing.
It takes a couple of days to kick in, so keep your fingers crossed for us.
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