Monday, August 3, 2015

Tommys stats so far

Tommy's stats from day 1: Thomas Robert Hayden Jr. Born: Sunday, March 8, 2015 on 4:42 AM @ Dublin Methodist hospital via C-section. He weighed in at 8 lb 3 oz and 21 inches long. He ended up in the NICU unit for low blood sugar and ended up leaving the hospital weighing around 7 lb 12 oz. He went to the pediatrician (Dr. Rob at Hilliard Pediatrics) a few days later and had picked weight back up. The following are his stats as of now: March 16, 2015- 8 lb 5 oz and 20 1/2 inches long with a 14 3/4 inch head circumference. Dr. Rob was happy that his weight was above his birth weight and told us we didn't have to wake him for feedings in the night. April 9, 2015- 11 lb 4 oz and 22 1/2 inches long with a 15 3/4 inch head circumference. Dr. Rob was very concerned about his flat spot on his head on the right side and suggested we try to keep him turned to the left as much as possible. I removed his rocker at home which parents were saying online were attributing to their baby's flat heads as well. May 8, 2015- 13 lb 8 oz and 23.8 inches long with a 16 3/4 inch head circumference. Dr. Rob took a photo of baby boy's head to make sure we see improvements or he may have to see a neurosurgeon to see if he needed a corrective helmet. We were sad about this. July 15, 2015- 16 lb 15 1/2 oz and 26 1/2 inches long with a 17 3/4 inch head circumference. Dr. Rob was very happy with his growth and his head shape progress. He said that by his 6 month visit he we have to make a decision about his head just in case he needs a corrective helmet. Because he is sitting up more frequently it has improved drastically. We are confident that he will end up being fine without going to the neurosurgeon or wearing a helmet. On a side note Tommy was dedicated at our church the Hilltop Church of God. This basically says that we will raise him to follow God and his teachings. That also charges the church family with guiding him along his path. I love our church and no matter where we end up moving to we will continue to attend that church. That's it for now. Little Tommy is a thriving little guy that we are so blessed to have in our lives.

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