Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
Torticollis
Well, it looks like our little Eli has a condition called Torticollis. What this essentially means is that he favors tilting his head to one side due to a stiff muscle on the opposite side of his neck. It's nothing serious yet and can be treated with stretches and making sure to encourage him to turn his neck by positioning everything that he wants to look at in that direction. I had always noticed he had his head tilted to one side a lot, but I just thought it was due to his head being heavy and his neck not being mature yet. Holly noticed this, too, and asked if I had looked into it being a condition. Then I started to research it and found numerous websites about it. We went to the doctor today and it was confirmed. We will do stretches at home throughout the day for a month and if it doesn't improve he will need to go to physical therapy. As long as it is worked with and corrected before he is a year old, he should be fine. Many infants with torticollis also have one side of their head flatter than the other, which he doesn't have, so that is good. This can also explain why he hates tummy time so much. So, we will have to work on this and make sure he gets a good amount of tummy time, which will help build his neck muscles. Here are pictures that show his head tilt:
I'm just glad we are addressing this now and not later as it is harder to correct later. I will keep everyone posted on our progress. We go to a chiropractor on Wednesday, too, so we'll see what they have to say. I can't help but wonder if this occurred in utero. I carried so low the last month or so and I had a lot of pelvic pain, which may have been his head smashed against my pelvis. I often wondered if I had so much pain what it would do to his poor head!! But, there is no telling if this was the case or not. All we can do is work on correcting it!! Wish us luck!
I'm just glad we are addressing this now and not later as it is harder to correct later. I will keep everyone posted on our progress. We go to a chiropractor on Wednesday, too, so we'll see what they have to say. I can't help but wonder if this occurred in utero. I carried so low the last month or so and I had a lot of pelvic pain, which may have been his head smashed against my pelvis. I often wondered if I had so much pain what it would do to his poor head!! But, there is no telling if this was the case or not. All we can do is work on correcting it!! Wish us luck!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
10 weeks!
10 weeks...we've reached the double digits!! Things are going well for the Clarkson gang and it's hard to believe we are almost to that 3 month mark! Eli is still growing like a weed as he weighed 14 lbs. 11 ounces on Friday-WOW! I even asked a lactation consultant if he was gaining too fast and she said that many breastfed babies gain quickly at the beginning and then slow down after awhile. While he weighs a lot, it is all "spread out" as he doesn't look chubby or anything. He's just long and big (except he does carry a lot of weight in his belly ;)
Last night we had our photo shoot with a family portrait and fun pictures of Eli. We plan to send out an announcement/Holiday picture card with these pictures on it. I'll post the link to the proofs mid week when they are up. I think we got some really cute ones!! The outfit we bought for him to wear was just adorable...we got it at Gymboree...
Eric is giving Eli the bottle 3-4 times a week in the evening and weekends to make sure Eli will be able to take it when we need him to. I have read that at around this age they can become picky with a bottle and if they aren't introduced, they may not take it at all. We had waited until a few weeks ago just because of our breastfeeding issues. But, things are really going well in that department now so we just have to continue to expose him to the bottle.
Eli is doing a lot of "talking", smiling, a little laughing, and tracks really well. We still have a hard time with tummy time, though. He just doesn't like it! He can lift his head well when he is upright and on my shoulder and can push himself away really well. Hopefully he will transfer this skill to while he is on his tummy so he can learn to crawl at some point! Here's a pick of our attempt at tummy time:
Eli also loves to suck on his hand but still can't do his thumb on his own. He also likes to look in the mirror and laughs when he sees himself and me. As far as sleeping, we just started to have him sleep in his sleep positioner in the bassinet and he is doing okay with this. He wakes a few times in the night startled and I have to put my hand on his chest and give him his soothie to help him go back to sleep. We are doing this to help transition him to sleeping laying down (not in car seat) and so he can eventually go to his crib. Not sure when we will transition him there, but we will have to at some point!!
Below are some fun pictures/video from the week:
Sitting in the upright position in the swing although I like the cradle one better :)
I love my Baby Bjorn....forget all the other slings/carriers that mommy spent money on and will have to try to sell on ebay!!
This is my friend Mr. Blue Bear. He rattles and keeps me company during changing time!
As always, I love my mobile!! Check out my circus shirt!!
Thanks Aunt (Cousin) Laura for my sleeper....I love it and can fit it already even though it is 6 months!!
Fun times watching my mobile in my crib!
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Fun times on the changing table!!
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Last night we had our photo shoot with a family portrait and fun pictures of Eli. We plan to send out an announcement/Holiday picture card with these pictures on it. I'll post the link to the proofs mid week when they are up. I think we got some really cute ones!! The outfit we bought for him to wear was just adorable...we got it at Gymboree...
Eric is giving Eli the bottle 3-4 times a week in the evening and weekends to make sure Eli will be able to take it when we need him to. I have read that at around this age they can become picky with a bottle and if they aren't introduced, they may not take it at all. We had waited until a few weeks ago just because of our breastfeeding issues. But, things are really going well in that department now so we just have to continue to expose him to the bottle.
Eli is doing a lot of "talking", smiling, a little laughing, and tracks really well. We still have a hard time with tummy time, though. He just doesn't like it! He can lift his head well when he is upright and on my shoulder and can push himself away really well. Hopefully he will transfer this skill to while he is on his tummy so he can learn to crawl at some point! Here's a pick of our attempt at tummy time:
Eli also loves to suck on his hand but still can't do his thumb on his own. He also likes to look in the mirror and laughs when he sees himself and me. As far as sleeping, we just started to have him sleep in his sleep positioner in the bassinet and he is doing okay with this. He wakes a few times in the night startled and I have to put my hand on his chest and give him his soothie to help him go back to sleep. We are doing this to help transition him to sleeping laying down (not in car seat) and so he can eventually go to his crib. Not sure when we will transition him there, but we will have to at some point!!Below are some fun pictures/video from the week:
Sitting in the upright position in the swing although I like the cradle one better :)
I love my Baby Bjorn....forget all the other slings/carriers that mommy spent money on and will have to try to sell on ebay!!
This is my friend Mr. Blue Bear. He rattles and keeps me company during changing time!
As always, I love my mobile!! Check out my circus shirt!!
Thanks Aunt (Cousin) Laura for my sleeper....I love it and can fit it already even though it is 6 months!!
Fun times watching my mobile in my crib!
Eli watching tv and having a break down from a scary scene on tv (not sure what, but he didn't like it!!)
Eli watching tv and having a break down from a scary scene on tv (not sure what, but he didn't like it!!)
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Eli's 1st Halloween!!
The many feelings Eli has about Halloween and his costume....
I love it!!! I am SOOOO cute!!
Well, now I'm a little unsure about all of this....
Okay, this should be fun....I guess....
Yipee!! I love being a ghost!!
Oh please....stop looking at me!!
Alright, let's get this show on the road!!
Eli's first Halloween party!
Now the day is done and so am I....goodnight!!
Friday, October 26, 2007
9 weeks
9 weeks tomorrow....yipee!! I am beginning to realize just how quickly they grow up!! I got a little emotional with him today as I was rocking him to sleep and just tried to capture the moment in my mind. He's so precious and definitely a gift from God!
All is going well! He is becoming a little less fussy these days and more content which is really great. I'm sure it's due to his little tummy maturing and just him growing up! We have fun most days doing a variety of activities such as swinging, watching a mobile, vibrating in a chair, hearing stories, riding in a sling, going outside either on a walk or on the deck, bouncing on an exercise ball, running errands, and napping (as short as they are)!!! This week we hung out with friends Vadsana, Da & Emily. This weekend Aunt Holly & Uncle Chris are here to attend another friend's wedding-Sarah Koehler. We can't wait to attend her reception tomorrow!!
Oh, and Eli was weighed today and he weighs 13 lbs. 15 ounces-almost 14 lbs!!! He is quite the eater!
Daddy wanted pictures of me in my sports attire before I grow out of it. I never even got to wear my Royals outfit and now it's too small!!
Enjoy your weekend!!!
All is going well! He is becoming a little less fussy these days and more content which is really great. I'm sure it's due to his little tummy maturing and just him growing up! We have fun most days doing a variety of activities such as swinging, watching a mobile, vibrating in a chair, hearing stories, riding in a sling, going outside either on a walk or on the deck, bouncing on an exercise ball, running errands, and napping (as short as they are)!!! This week we hung out with friends Vadsana, Da & Emily. This weekend Aunt Holly & Uncle Chris are here to attend another friend's wedding-Sarah Koehler. We can't wait to attend her reception tomorrow!!
Oh, and Eli was weighed today and he weighs 13 lbs. 15 ounces-almost 14 lbs!!! He is quite the eater!
Daddy wanted pictures of me in my sports attire before I grow out of it. I never even got to wear my Royals outfit and now it's too small!!
Monday, October 22, 2007
2 month doc appointment
Quick post about Eli's doc appointment today:
1) Weight: 13 lbs. 11 oz. 90th percentile!
2) Length: 24 1/3 in. 95th percentile!
3) Head circ: 16 3/4 in. 95th percentile!
Eli got his first round of vaccinations today and didn't like it at all!! He did well at the visit up until that point. Poor baby. I just held him and then gave him his paci, which helped. He slept the whole way home and is sleeping again now. So, hopefully it will just make him sleepy and not extra fussy.
Doc said he is doing very well and is meeting all his milestones with flying colors. I explained that he still hates tummy time and she tried to put him on his tummy and got to see his reaction. She just said to try 5-10 minutes a day and see if he gets better. I've been doing this but he just doesn't like it. She thought maybe it was because he likes to look around and know everything that is going on around him that he gets mad when he can't. Eli has a little cradle cap which she said to put baby oil on before a bath and then use a soft brush and shampoo to get the dry skin off. I've been doing the soft brush and shampoo but not the baby oil. Eli and his mommy have been a little snotty lately, too, and she told me to buy the saline drops to put in his nose to help.
I also asked about his short cat naps during the day vs. longer naps. She said that is probably just normal for him and that unless he just acts exhausted to not worry about it. I wish he would take longer ones, though, so I could sleep, too!!
He returns at 4 months for more shots and a check up!
1) Weight: 13 lbs. 11 oz. 90th percentile!
2) Length: 24 1/3 in. 95th percentile!
3) Head circ: 16 3/4 in. 95th percentile!
Eli got his first round of vaccinations today and didn't like it at all!! He did well at the visit up until that point. Poor baby. I just held him and then gave him his paci, which helped. He slept the whole way home and is sleeping again now. So, hopefully it will just make him sleepy and not extra fussy.
Doc said he is doing very well and is meeting all his milestones with flying colors. I explained that he still hates tummy time and she tried to put him on his tummy and got to see his reaction. She just said to try 5-10 minutes a day and see if he gets better. I've been doing this but he just doesn't like it. She thought maybe it was because he likes to look around and know everything that is going on around him that he gets mad when he can't. Eli has a little cradle cap which she said to put baby oil on before a bath and then use a soft brush and shampoo to get the dry skin off. I've been doing the soft brush and shampoo but not the baby oil. Eli and his mommy have been a little snotty lately, too, and she told me to buy the saline drops to put in his nose to help.
I also asked about his short cat naps during the day vs. longer naps. She said that is probably just normal for him and that unless he just acts exhausted to not worry about it. I wish he would take longer ones, though, so I could sleep, too!!
He returns at 4 months for more shots and a check up!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
We have a thumb sucker!!
Eli started to try to suck his thumb awhile ago but never got it. We've tried to help him as he has such a strong desire to suck that it would be a way to self soothe himself without having to always give him a pacifier. Well, he is better with it now but still needs some guidance. How cute!!
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