Fun Day with Mills

Mills has been a good baby today! He has slept most of the day and did cry a little this morning, but has been very good. Of course the day isn't over yet.


We've had bath time:

Tummy Time:

And changed a lot of wet diapers!!




I LOVE MOMMYHOOD!

Wanted: ATTENTION

This is Joey

This is Joey's toy bucket

This is Joey laying beside his toy bucket whining because he's wanting me to get a certain toy underneath the other toys. Sometimes he'll take the time to remove those other toys that are on top of that "certain toy" to get to it.

But not today, Mommy's feeding baby, and he inconveniently wants me to get up and get it for him.

Yes, he got his way after whining and whining.

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

Mills was 4 weeks old on Thursday, wow! Tomorrow, he will officially be one month old. Time is flying and it appears that our little sweetie is gaining weight. He is filling out quite nicely and getting heavier by the minute. Tonight, while I was upstairs trying to "stock up on milk" if you will, our Mills was enjoying tummy time on his tummy mat and ROLLED OVER! Now, whether or not he intentionally did it is beyond us, but regardless, he ROLLED OVER!...and I missed it!

He is still battling his tummy issues, but we hope that it will soon resolve. Bless his heart, he is so fussy! I can tell when he's trying "to go" and just can't. We've had to help him out a bit. Let's hope the next week will be better. He IS sleeping better at night, 3 or 4 hours at a time, so I have been getting a break. I have been falling asleep after feedings while rocking back to sleep...ugh!

Tuesday

All is still this morning at the Beasley house. Maybe mommy can get a shower while our lazy dog baby sits...oh, now he's asleep too!

A Better Night

What a night! Mills went to bed at 10:00 and slept until 1:00, and without his "pappy." I didn't give it to him one time last night. I fed him, and then he slept again until 5:15. YAY! I did NOT call the pediatrician, but decided yesterday morning to try Gentlease. We have gone through 3 bottle of mylicon. After two small bottles, I finally bought the big one. I bought the small can of formula yesterday just to try. Mills seems to be handling it better already, but I don't want to speak too soon. Last night, he layed in the floor on his back smiling and looking around for about 45 minutes. I also put him in his swing, which is usually used when he is fussy. It puts him to sleep. This time, he looked around happily for about 45 minutes or so. He is still passing gas, but appears to be doing it without pain. Erik and I are just hoping that this pattern continues regardless of whether it is from a change in formula or not. Hopefully we can get our litte guy straightened out. It has been easier the past 2 days and we thank all of you for your comments and suggestions.

Who's Tried It?

We have been supplementing my milk with formula at each feeding since Mills had not gained any weight. It is not something that I wanted to do, but sometimes you just don't have a choice. We are using Enfamil with Lipil Premium, which as given to us at the pediatrician. I am wondering if it is what's causing Mills to be continuously fussy and mad. Not to mention that he is pretty gassy. When he "toots" (sorry TMI) sometimes he cries. So, I was just wondering if any of you have tried Enfamil Lipil Gentlease. If not what or do you have any suggestions. I am planning on calling the pediatrician on Monday to see if they recommend switching, or what.

Go VOLS Go!

Mills is ready. We're excited because he's watching his first football game. The first of many to come. We can't wait to take him to the "real thing." Oh, and Rocky Top soothes him when he cries. We love it!

No More B&J's?

First of all, thanks Tina for posting this on your blog. I'm not down with THIS either! Looks like its no more B&J's Cheesecake Brownie ice cream for me anymore!

A Whole Lotta Nothing Going On

Today has been a busy day. Mills usually naps all morning until mid-afternoon. Of course you all know that I've wanted my baby boy to STOP sleeping during the day and start sleeping at night. Well, for once he was awake all morning and took a nap at 1:30. Sounds great, right? Well, Mr. Mills was awake, but he was awake and fussy. The poor thing cried ALL morning. He was fine as long as his pacifier was in his mouth, but as soon as he lost it,(every 2 minutes or so) he would scream. So, I did not get a thing done today. I believe he had a tummy ache. He was extremely gassy had not gone to the bathroom all day, but FINALLY "went" this evening. (Thank goodness!) After a quick trip to Stockdale's for dog food and to the post office, Mills came home and has been happily sound asleep ever since.
I have finally sat down for some R&R. Which reminds me that this weekend is the 1st football game! I am ecstatic, but nervous nonetheless, I hope that UT fans aren't expecting a miracle with a new coach and all, but it would be nice. I still think its going to take a few years to get back on track, but am still anxious and glad that football season is here...one of my favorite times of the year! GO VOLS!

Mills' Dr. Appt.

I took Mills to the pediatrician today for a quick weigh-in. He had his 2 week check up on Friday, and it was revealed to us that he had only gained 1oz. since our visit to the lactation consultant = not good, but not necessarily bad either. Dr. Owen said that usually they like to see newborns get back to their birth weight by the time they are 3 weeks old. At 6lbs. 5oz, that only gave us a week to gain 5 more oz. Well, after 4 days and a few minor adjustments to his feeding routine and method, our little piggy gained 10oz in 4 days! Talk about one happy mommy! Not only did he gain back to his birthweight, but he surpassed it by 5 oz. Yay! Our sweet baby boy now weighs 6lbs. 15oz.