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Klaw had another checkup at CHKD. He weighs 11lbs 11oz and is 23" long. He had another round of blood work done and we are hoping this is the last for at least several months. They were able to get blood from a vein in his arm on the first try! It was wonderful to not have my son poked multiple times with nothing to show for it. We should have the results near the end of the week.
He is now completely weaned and solely being fed the Monogen formula. I have noticed some positive changes. He is MUCH easier to wake up for his middle of the night feedings, which means I am getting slightly more sleep. Previously, it was taking me almost an hour to wake him and I was having to work to keep him awake during the feedings. Now, I get up & fix his bottle, wake him up, feed him, burp him, lay him back down to sleep. The whole process only takes about 20 minutes. I hope the blood work reflects the improvements I am seeing.
Klaw is becoming more and more alert, in general. He is very interested in everything. Getting him to take a nap is increasingly difficult because I don't think he wants to miss anything! New faces, lights, new sounds, car rides, stores, you name it...he wants to take it all in. He is also smiling & laughing a lot more and showing more interest in some baby toys. It's a lot more fun to interact with him now because he responds in his own way. He is also beginning to rock & try to roll over...if he is on any type of incline, regardless of how slight, he accomplishes the task of rolling over. His strength & force of will as a 2 month old is rather daunting! I think I'm going to have my hands full once he becomes mobile.
UPDATE: Klaw's bloodwork showed that he has maintained a good C-14 level for a month which is exactly what we wanted to see happen!!!