Day 5 – Ami’s first visit to Dr.H
We went to see Dr. H who Noah (Ami’s big brother) had been seeing since he was one. We knew Ami was in good hands, because Dr. H is kind, calm, and patient enough to listen to what we say, a trait...
View ArticleDay 23 – Renting a breast pump
We went back to see Dr. H as scheduled to find out Ami’s weight was still only 5 lbs 1 oz. After she nursed in the exam room, her weight went up to 5 lbs 3 oz, but Dr. H was gravely concerned. She...
View ArticleDay 145 – Concerns about vomiting
We went to the clinic for a weight follow-up. Ami’s weight was 9 lbs 4 oz. Dr. H said Ami was making her own curve, so we should not be too worried and should continue breastfeeding and syringe...
View ArticleDay 170 – First Solid Food
Today we had the first visit from a teacher (Teacher J) for the early intervention service by our school district. She came with an occupational therapist (OT). As you may know, one big area of...
View ArticleDay 257 – Clapping Hands
Ami started to clap her hands. And she made quite a large sound. She looked happier when I said “clap, clap!” and clapped together. These days I still nursed 9 to 10 times a day and pumped once or...
View ArticleDay 285 – 9-month Check-up
We went to see Dr. H today. Ami’s length was 25 1/4 in and her weight was 12 lb 3 oz. She nurses about 7 times a day and has solid food 3 times a day. Usually she eats one tablespoonful of oat...
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