Last Thursday I took Lincoln to the pediatric pulmonologist. My pediatrician is really concerned about how fast Lincoln breaths, but the specialist I took him to says he looks "perfect" aside from the breathing. She said we have to just wait and see. For the next 4-6 weeks I have to keep a log of his breathing (once he falls asleep at night, I have to log his breathing for 1 minute ... I do that 3 times and take the average etc.) and as long as it decreases we're okay. I asked if I'm just supposed to watch how many times his chest raises to check his breathing and she said "don't you have a stethoscope?" I started laughing but shut up pretty quick because she wasn't kidding. Why in the world would I have one? I told her I have one of those toy Dr. ones, but she just looked at me like I was crazy! Who's the crazy one seriously?!!
So she gave me my very own shiny red stethoscope! Lucky me, I know. So far his breathing has decreased just in the 3 nights I've done it. The Dr. said this usually goes away by 3 months of age, and that he really looks great so she isn't concerned. GREAT NEWS!! So, cross your fingers that things continue to decrease. OH, and the chunk gained another pound! He was 12.4 the week before at the pediatrician's office and then 13.3 at the Dr. on Thursday...sheesh I think I'm producing cream :)
IN OTHER NEWS ... Tyler's 1st day teaching was today! He said things went as well as expected and he seems pretty excited about his job. For those of you who didn't know, he's teaching highschool history and is the head wrestling coach! I'm so proud of him and know he'll do great. And I'm SO excited to have my hubby back! He gets all the holidays off!!
11 years ago
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YIPEE for BOTH of your boys!! I am so glad that he is doing better and that you have a new "toy" to play with! :) Tell Tyler good luck!! and I can't wait to see you and play with your kids this weekend!! Love you all!!
Yeah for your boys! That is so fun that Tyler teaches history. I will never forget my highschool history teacher. He made learning history so dang fun. I bet Tyler is the same way. Have you already blessed your bebe? When are you coming home again? Chow
congrats to your husband on the job!! and it is so good that lincoln is going to be fine. it is always soooo scary when something happens to them!
I'm glad to hear that he is doing well! Also, it's good to hear that Tyler enjoyed his first day. I admire teachers, they have to have a lot of patience.
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Well, well, you are quite the nurse with your new toy (I have one in my toy box too :)do you wear it around the house for fun? I know, you could play dress up for Tyler (just kiddin :) I am so glad to hear Lincoln is doing better with his breathing, I bet it has been a worry. Contrats to Tyler and his first day of teaching. He will be a great teacher and I bet the kids love him.
Tyler will do great. He does so well in everything he sets his mind to. I'm so proud of him. I'm glad Lincoln is doing better. Tell him to get ready cause Grammie is coming and I'll wants lots and lots of hugs and kisses. I think maybe I'll call him my little BB (as in Butter Ball) hehehe What a chunker.
Oh that is good news! I am so happy for you to have Tyler back, and good luck to him at his new job. I can't believe you didn't own a stethoscope, doesn't everyone have one of those? Just kidding, that is funny. I would have thought she was joking too. Now you can play real doctor. Hope everything goes well for him, it sounds like things will be just fine!
I am glad to hear he is doing better. How scary! Good luck to Tyler and we will talk soon.
Matt would like me to mention that he has a stethoscope because he's a real dr. now (oh please) I'm glad Lincoln is doing better, that must be nerve racking to have to monitor his breathing.
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