So I got a call at work today at 4:30 (the time I usually leave) and it was none other than my lovely wife, Katie, on the other end of the line. She informed me that she was a little worried about a bruise-like spot on Zack’s tummy, and was going to take him to see the doctor today at 4:45. I left work and went straight over to the doctor’s office (where we sat for half an hour before anyone acknowledged our existence). The doctor, Dr. Chu, finally came in to see Zack, and after a small examination and a few probing questions, she determined that we were over-feeding our child.
You see, he weighed 9lbs 13oz at his last visit, which was on Friday of last week and today, a mere five days later, he weighed 10lbs 4oz (after a big poop). That’s a whole 1/2 lb nearly… in less than a week! I wish I could do that (yes, i’m trying to put on a few pounds… and no, i do not want to take your offerings, but thank you anyways).
How did this happen? Well, he’s been a bit fussy the last couple of days, so Katie has been feeding him every hour and a half, rather than the usual 3 hours. Oops! We were just trying to be good parents… I mean, heck, we’ve never done this before. But, now we know, and knowing is half the battle.