Sunday, April 15, 2007

More cute pictures

Greetings everyone. I have a couple quick updates. We went to see my doctors at the University of Michigan on Thursday. First of all, I weighed 9lbs 3ounces and I was 22-1/4 inches long. I still need to work on gaining some weight but we have made some improvements over the weekend. My nutritionist, Hope, started me on rice cereal. She has her own receipe for me. I get 2-4 tablespoons of cereal mixed with my formula, melted butter and brown sugar on top. I have tried this a few times but I don't really want cereal. I just hold it in my mouth and cry. Mommy even bought me the banana flavored cereal thinking maybe I would like that more but she was wrong. Mommy says we will keep trying the cereal for a few more days. Mommy even set me up in a big boy chair at the kitchen table. I'm still a little small for it but when she tucked a blanket around me it was quite comfortable. My doctor also started me on Prevacid. I will take this once a day instead of the Zantac twice a day to help my enzymes digest my food. I am happy to report that I am pooping less and it sinks in the toilet, which means there is no fat in it and I am absorbing my food!!! One last thing, my doctor said my last throat culture showed a few rare bacteria so they are starting me on another nebulized medication in addition to my albuterol. This medication is also once a day and is called Pulmozyme.
Here is a picture of me doing my breathing treatment in my glider while watching cartoons. My friend giving me my treatment is Diggy the dinosaur. I forgot to mention daddy melted mr. bubbles, my first nebulizer, a while ago.
Here is a picture of me taking a nap with my toy mr. moo cow. Here are my keys. They are perfect size for my hands. See?Mommy thought she would throw this picture in of me in my jeans and polo shirt. How handsome am I?Last but not least, here is a picture of mommy, daddy and I. They tend to kiss me way too much. Until next time. Love and hugs to all.

4 comments:

G'ma and G'pa Otteman said...

How did daddy melt Mr. Bubbles? Was he mad at him? Your new friend looks nice though. You're doing so well holding your friend all by yourself. G'pa says congrats on your poop. Less than 2 weeks and you get to see G'ma and G'pa. Love G'pa and G'pa Otteman

Anonymous said...

Hi Lukie,
Grammy Kris thinks you look like a real big boy in your polo shirt and jeans! Those keys are the just the right size for your hands. I don't think that Mommy or Daddy can give you too many hugs and kisses. Just wait until you come to Grammy's house. Can't wait to see you,(Mommy and Daddy too)!!!
Love Grammy Kris

Anonymous said...

Hi little guy! You look so handsome and i love to see those huge smiles! Are you, Mommy, and Daddy ready for your first traveling experience? Seems like you are such a good boy for Mom adn Dad, so I bet you will do great! What a big weekend it will be for you-- We are very excited to see you all, Love you, Jessica

Vi :) said...

Hi Luke,
It's been a while since I've sent a note, but I've been thinking about you & keeping an eye on your site. It's really nice that Daddy & Mommy help you send your notes & pictures for all of us to see. I can tell by your pictures that you are a really good boy! .... & I LOVE your happy face & BIG SMILES! No wonder you're such a happy boy with your Mommy & Daddy giving you all that special love & kisses (you never get too many of those!!) Take care & be happy!
Vi Yeager :)