Dr. B updates...

I think finding a pediatrician for a first time mom was one of the most nerve racking things during pregnancy. I definitely wanted someone that practiced at Northside, so that they could see Grey from the beginning. But, I didn't have the slightest idea where to start. Thanks to my friend Amanda, who works at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, for the raving review of Dr. B.

Curtis and I met with her before we had Grey and absolutely fell in love with her. In fact, we didn't interview anymore after her. She is super, super smart BUT really down to earth. Most importantly, she loves babies!


In the hospital she came and saw Grey twice. She said, "he is a well balanced baby, but he has attitude!" Ha! Her description is quite true of our little guy. Very laid back, but lets you know right away what he wants. Later, she said, "He looks like daddy, but has mommy's attitude." Uh oh! That's not such a bad thing Grey baby! That's the french/Didier side coming through!


Our little Grey baby has been to the pediatrician three times now. ...and he's growing like a weed!


April 13 Grey went for a post-hospital check. Boy were we surprised to see his stats! He weighed in at 6 lbs 11 oz. This is pretty remarkable that he only lost 3 oz. from birth. A lot of babies loose a lot more. But the biggest surprise was that he had gained an entire inch in length! He was 21 inches long. Compliments of having a tall daddy, I'm sure.


On April 19 we went back for Dr. B to check Grey's mild jaundice. To our surprise Grey weighed in at 7 lbs. 3 oz. -- gaining 1/2 lb. in a little less than a week.


This week we went back to see Dr. B and hold on to your hats -- our growing boy weighed 8 lbs!! I couldn't believe he'd gained nearly an entire pound in less than a week!


Breastfeeding is apparently treating him well! :) In all honesty, I didn't know what to expect with trying to breastfeed. But the lactation consultant at the hospital said she couldn't remember the last time she saw a newborn breastfeed so well. So, that is a huge praise!!

Bon appetit, Grey!