Reflux strikes the chunky monkey!

I know it's been a while since I posted some pics but things have been a little crazy around here! We took Tommy to the doctor this week with suspicions that reflux had left it's mark on another Bauchiero baby. Although his case is not nearly what his cousin Carter's was like, it was definitely taking a toll on all of us in the Bauchiero household. Tommy had not been sleeping and his peaceful demeanor turned to fits of crying and screaming when he was laid down or when he was eating. The doctor confirmed that reflux was most likely the culprit so our little buddy is now taking Zantac and we are all sleeping better (although not yet through the night, but hey, he is only 6 weeks old!)

The funniest news from the doctor is in regard to Tommy's weight! When we took him in for his mysterious diaper rash 3 weeks ago, he weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces which was an impressive pound and a half over his birthweight. We could tell that he had gained weight since he has developed a second chin which you can clearly see below, and is working hard on a third, and since he is filling out his 0-3 month clothing perfectly. Ryan and I were taking bets on his weight as the nurse took him away. My guess was 9 pounds 10 ounces, Ryan guessed 9 pounds 12 ounces. Well, our little man weighs 11 pounds 9 ounces now!!! He is gaining weight at about twice the normal rate. Perhaps I should start a milk production business?? So he is QUITE healthy and growing FAST! Here are a few more pics of our biscuit now that he is back to his happy self!









About a week and a half ago, Aunt Gina came for her visit! She was so tired of hearing all about Tommy from everyone else! She helped me out a lot with her motherly wisdom and we had a great visit. She and Tommy definitely bonded. We can't wait to bring him up to Nashville in March to meet everyone else!