Ever since the great tantrum on Dec. 27 where I finally just stayed calm and waited it out (it took about 15-20 minutes), Gabriel's bottle behavior has been much better. We have had minimal or no tantrums since then. His volumes still are about the same, but at least we're not having a major screaming fit every time we try to feed him. We are also thinking that the new formula (Gerber Good Start for those of you keeping track) is agreeing with him just fine. I hope they'll tell me he doesn't need quite so many calories at his next doctor appointment since he has gained a pound in less than a month. His last weigh-in was Saturday at 14lb. 2oz.
We also gave him floor time yesterday and he was having fun rolling up onto his side and working his way across the blanket by pushing his feet. We rolled him to his tummy for some tummy time and I walked away to make a sandwich and so my husband was the only witness to the first unassisted tummy-to-back roll. We tried to see if he could repeat it, but to no avail. I guess I'll just have to wait until next time.
Mom hugs, you handled the tantrum perfectly, but I know how very hard it is to watch. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI loved that he flirted all through Christmas Liturgy :)