Max had his two month checkup today. First the awesome news: his EEG from last Friday came back showing normal brain function both awake and asleep! This is great news! This means that we can finally put the whole thing behind us and move forward enjoying our healthy, normal baby. I'm expecting a call from the neurology department soon for a more in depth analysis of the results, but I'm expecting them to tell me that we don't need to come back for more tests. YAY!
Mitzi pronounced Max a healthy, happy and ridiculously cute baby today. Also, noted that he'll likely be built a bit different than Alex based on his current measurements:
Weight: 12.79 lbs 73%
Length: 23.43 in 66%
Alex's measurements at two months were:
Weight: 11lb 7oz 35%
Length: 24 in 84%
So it looks like we've got a tall skinny basketball star (Alex) and a "big boned" linebacker of average height (Max). I am LOVING all the rolls and Buddha belly on Max because Alex has always been shaped like a popsicle stick (though personally, I think his little boy knobby knees are adorable, particularly when covered in mud and bandaids). Though I'm finding I have to remember to wash in all the creases. Alex didn't have creases. With Max I have to unfold all the rolls on his legs and arms to make sure he gets clean.
One thing the boys do have in common is eczema, sadly. Max definately has sensitive skin and has had a couple of little breakouts on his chest and shoulders that I've been able to keep contained with 1% hydrocortizone. I have to admit that even though I know better, I've still been using the yummy smelling baby soap and lotion on him. Mitzi told me to stop it. I know I should, and I will, but it will make me sad. I guess I'll just use the baby lotion on myself to counteract the spoiled milk smell cloud that usually follows me around.
Max had his immunizations today. Three shots and the oral vaccine for rotavirus. He handled them well. He was annoyed with the oral vaccine (didn't like the taste), started getting mad with the first shot, crying with the second shot and by the third shot he was crying so hard he was purple in the face and not making any sound. Nursing him calmed him right down and he's now napping. I'm hoping he doesn't get feverish like Alex always did after his vaccinations. We'll probably be hanging out at home today, just in case. Just as well because Alex is a booger factory today.
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