He was given the regular shots as well as oral medication, which is an anti diarrhea medicine. The pediatrician also told us to start him on vitamins with iron. We think the combination of the shots and vitamins gave him really bad stomach issues. So, we will try the vitamins again in a couple of days and see if they settle better in his little tummy.
Grant and I are starting a routine with little man. I have gotten the advice by several people and books to feed, play, then sleep. He has a pretty regular routine where he wakes up between 4-5am and eats, then goes back to sleep until 7 or 8 and eats again. Then, he wakes up and has tummy/back/swing time for a while. Then, he usually falls asleep for his first nap. After his nap, he eats, then is up a little longer. Around lunch time, he falls asleep again, then eats, then he wakes up for a couple more hours. He takes another nap around dinner time, then eats, then plays. Then, he might squeeze another nap in early evening, but sometimes he doesn't. We start his bedtime routine at 8 that includes rocking, story, lullaby CD, feeding, bath (every couple of days). I think he is really getting used to the routine and knows that when we go into his room where it is quiet and dark, this signals bedtime. We lay him down when he is almost asleep, but isn't fully asleep yet. This way, he learns to put himself to sleep and isn't relying on us to get him fully asleep. I usually go in around 10 to sneak in another feeding and he usually stays asleep during it. This way, it tops him off and he sleeps longer stretches.
He is almost down to 6-7 feedings and 2 naps a day. When he is at this point, we plan to adjust the routine and to stay consistent with his nap times. We are big believers in routines and consistency, but also know that flexibility is a must too.
He is such a sweet and happy baby with such a good temperament. He really is very laid back and loves to be talked to and held. His favorite games right now include talking to himself in the mirror, laying on his back and talking to anything around him that will listen, and watching mommy and daddy talk to him. We ordered him a play gym that should be here soon. I am excited to see him stare at the hanging animals, because he loves to stare at the hanging animals on his bouncer.
We love him and can't wait to update you on his milestones to come!
