1 Month Appointment

We waited to update the blog until we went to Samantha's one month appointment. Dr. Carter is always so kind and eager to answer any questions that we have. At the appointment we learned that Samantha has grown, she is 21 inches long and now weighs 7 lbs, 13 oz. She did well although she was very tired until she got her Hepatitis B shot and she let everyone know that she DID NOT like it.

Dr. Carter did not seem concerned about the lack of weight gain but we did discuss that Samantha is probably a bit colicky and has a bit of gas. Dr. Carter suggested that we try supplementing her with soy formula and I go on a non dairy diet (no ice cream!). We have been supplementing her in the evening but will probably do so a bit more. We will see Dr. Carter again in 1 month.

As you can see, Samantha got her first real bath. We had been giving her a sponge bath but Dad decided that it was time she get a real bath. She seemed to love the warmth of the water and didn't cry at all. We've had several since that due to necessity :).