Brennan, sans brace, on his playmat
Brennan, in his rainforest bouncer - he loves this thing!
Brennan and the heartbeat bear - his fav!
So per the lactation consultant's suggestion, we waited until Brennan was about 1 month old to introduce a bottle. I was really nervous about it - my mom had a terrible time getting me to take a bottle, and I was feeling like Brennan, breastfeeder extraordinaire, would have no part of it either. Goodness, he hardly takes a pacifier, and then only for a few seconds before spitting it out. So I prepped PJ, who was going to introduce the bottle - preparing two different bottles with different nipples, and warned him there would probably be screaming.....and then I left the house (another tip I had recieved). Took Tucker on a walk - and when I returned, I returned to a happy baby, a happy dad, and TWO empty bottles! So the next night we tried yet a third bottle, with me in the house, and he took it no problem, then proceeded to feed on me (I guess the bottle wasn't enough!). Guess I didn't need to worry! He loves the Dr. Brown's bottle best, though we also tried the Soothie bottle and the Breast Flow. The medela bottle didn't work at all - came out too fast. Yay for no nipple confusion!
Update on the hip - as many of you know, Brennan was born with hip displaysia, due primarily to his frank breech position - and since he was in the hospital, has had to wear a brace to keep his hip aligned and forming right. We have had numerous x-rays, ultrasounds, and doctor's visits to make sure things were progressing - and they are! Today the doc told us that he only has to wear the brace at night and a double diaper during the day - for the next two weeks. We go back in three weeks for a stress x-ray, and if all is good then, we are almost in the clear!
On Brennan's changing table we have the heartbeat bear, as I call it - a teddy bear that plays a soothing "in utero" heartbeat sound - he loves it! And while we change his diaper, just loves to stare at it - so cute!
Brennan is one month old - weighing in at over 9 pounds already (or so we think.....had to weigh him via me today at OrthoIndy where there was no baby scale). He can hold his head up for a few seconds, does great on his play mat with tummy time, and has the pincher grip down pat!
