Weigh in at the luncheon

I weighed Foster in at our luncheon on Tuesday and he was 9# 2oz! He is obviously gaining weight like a champion. I find that I don't have a lot of time for pictures, but quick little updates seem to be what I can handle for now. We also did a weight transfer weigh in and he ate 2 oz at one of his nursing sessions during the lunch...I would like to see that again at another luncheon to see what he eats then!

Seems to do the trick

Zantac seemed to do the trick for Foster the first night- PTL! Hopefully we have another good night. Tomorrow we are headed to Tampa to see friends and family. We are going to an "after-the-baby" shower for Foster and I on Sunday. Can't wait to see everyone!

Also, the boys and I are heading to Iowa October 17th-24th. Can't wait to show Foster off to everyone in Iowa!

Rough night!

Last night was a first for Matt and I. We have never had a baby cry through the night like Foster did last night. He cried from midnight to about 4:30am. Nothing seemed to make him happy. Matt finally took him on a car ride. Seems like he may be having acid reflux issues. Called the pediatrician today and to my delight and surprise, they called in a prescription of zantac to see if that helps anything without me having to come to Gainesville. Hopefully this will give Foster relief and me some sleep tonight. Matt will be staying in Gainesville, so wish me luck!

one week, 2 week stats

Foster weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces at his one week birthday. He also recieved his 1st HepB shot. He was 7 pounds 2 ounces, 20" long at his 2 week check up. In the last week he has really gotten big...curious to see what he will weigh at the mother baby luncheon!

In other news, I was able to go visit Rhea at Sunshinediapers.com on Tues. If any one is thinking abotu cloth diapering, $5 off for mentioning me when you shop with Rhea. I purchased several different types of diaper systems to try them to see what I liked best. After spending over $100 in 3 weeks on disposable diapers for my prolific pooper, I was off to find the perfect cloth solution. My reviews are as follows:

• Kissaluvs Marvels- a one size, all in one rated for 7-35#...way too bulky for a newborn, gap-y at the legs, too expensive for knowing about BG 4.0 $22.95 each
• bumGenius(BG) Organic- a one size, all in one for 7-35#. $24.95 Fit the best on a little baby, but almost a must to dry them in the dryer...not a fave of a line-dry queen. Snaps instead of velcro, not quite as user friendly.
• weehuggers cover- love the fit, way too expensive for a cover, but very cute fabric- $18.95
• weehuggers bamboo inserts and fleece stay-dry socks- good absorbancy and very light weight, not too much bulk. $6.95 and $3.95 respectively
• thirsties duo size one cover- love the fabric, love the fit, love the price. These can be used for 2-3 diaper changes with a new insert. Can also be used with disposable inserts like the "flip" system, while out and about. $13.95
• thirsties dual insert- love the absorbancy and the ease of use with the stay-dry fleece side. $6.95
• bumGenius 4.0- one-size, pocket diaper. Comes with 2 inserts- reg and newborn. Love the fit and love the ease of velcro. Fit a newborn very well with the newborn insert. Drys the fastest of anything on the line. Still my favorite by far!

The verdict:

We will be using the diapers that I already purchased until I can purchase 10 more bumGenius 4.0, one more thirsties cover and 4 more thirsties inserts. This will help get us thru until he is not going thru so many diapers. At that point the BG and extras should be enough!