4 month well baby

Collin got his cast cracked finally fixed on Wednesday. They reinforced the plaster with 2 layers of fiberglass. It was so rough, we covered it in teal duct tape. Now he has "pants" ;). WE are glad it is fixed. His feet are okay too, just keeping an eye on them.

Today has been unexpectedly rough.

We went in for Collin's 4 month well baby visit. We had been doing some research on immunizations in a spica cast and pretty much learned they would need to be delayed. There just is no injection site suitable. We were able to get the rotovirus since it was an oral vaccine. Dr. Young was talking about gettig Collin's cast off on the 22nd and then taking him back to the hospital to get recasted. I don't think that will work out, but we are wondering if the hospital could just give him the shots while he's in between casts. We also have the worry of knowing he is already going to have the dye injection, saline, anesthesia, and to have immunizations on top of all that at one time?? Lots to think about and research, but some of it we might not have a choice with due to some pertussis in the area.

Anyways, no one told us that when you have a boy circumcised that you are supposed to continue to pull the skin back. We didn't do that because we didn't know and win Dr. Young checked him, the skin was starting to grow back over, so he had to pull it apart to break that skin growth. Well, it hurt Collin so bad... We've never heard him scream like that. He also bled too from where the skin was pulled apart. So, at every diaper change now we have to make sure to pull the skin back and Vaseline it. Needless to say I have been bummed that he was put through unnecessary pain just because of something we didn't know to do. I haven't let him out of my arms since. We gave him Tylenol and he has been asleep most of the afternoon. Poor kid.

Yesterday I went to a friend's baby shower and she got the cutest outfit for her little boy. It was a superman onesie with a matching superhero rag/animal thing. It was so cute. Collin needs one because he's my strong fighter!!