This week we have been laying low since Owen was running fever from his immunizations. Overall, his four month check-up went well except that the doctor and I realized he is not gaining weight as well as he used to. He weighs 14 pounds exactly now, however in the last month Owen only gained 4 oz. which isn't very much considering that he was in the 75-90 percentile for his age one month ago. We think the drop in weight loss could be due to an increase in reflux, and tomorrow he has to start medicine for it. It is funny how as mothers we worry about our children gaining weight when the whole time we are trying to lose it!
Also, we found out at the appointment that Owen is going to have a small procedure performed on his left eye. Since he was born, he has had a blocked tear duct that causes his eye to tear constantly. Since it still has not gone away despite our attempts to massage it open, we have a procedure to correct it scheduled in two months. The doctor described the procedure as a few drops and a poke. Doesn't that sound like a fun thing for a six month old? Nevertheless, we are looking forward to having it taking care of. I'm sure Owen will be glad for us to stop wiping his eye all of the time.
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