Liam had his 1 month doctor’s visit today. The vitals:
- Weight: 9lbs, 14oz (50th percentile)
- Height: 22 3/4″ (95th percentile- this is a long baby)
- Head size: 15″ or something? (75th percentile)
Liam has a new prescription for “baby Zantac”- although he had previously been diagnosed a “happy spitter”, lately he seems to have continuing digestive problems. He spits up a significant amount of formula, and at times he seems to have discomfort in his stomach / intestines (he will rip a big fart and then feel better). Shannon has acid reflux, which makes it far likelier that Liam will have issues, too. Something like 10% of babies are diagnosed with acid related issues these days. It should take at least a week to have an effect, and we may try a slightly different acid reducer if nothing changes within 2 weeks.
In the meantime, Liam has been feeling better the last couple of days after a few days of rough times. When he feels uncomfortable, he goes rigid and gets tall, sticking his legs out as far as they go, and as I mentioned before- he is a tall baby.
Glad to know he’s gaining weight well. And that maybe his digestive issues can be helped. Hope things improve.
Here are Shannon’s stats at similar ages:
12/10/78 21 1/2 inches 7lb 7 1/2 oz
12/22/78 21 3/4 inches 6lb 15 oz.
1/3/79 no height but 7lb 11 1/2oz.
by 2/12 she was 23 5/8 inches and 9lb 13oz. Long thin babies seem to run in this family!