First Pediatrician Appointment

Summer had her first pediatrician appointment with Dr. M. Allard. The doctor was amazing! I liked her very much. She was very good with Summer. This is the same doctor who was pediatrician to my niece, so she came excellently recommended.

Summer now weighs 5lbs 9oz. She has grown in length and her head circumference grew too. She is healthy and well and we are apparently doing a fantastic job with her and to keep up with whatever we are doing.

Here is the update on our many random questions:

Bum Blister
She got a small bum rash with what looked like maybe a small bum blister. It is not, just a more sensitive spot than other spots. The advice is vasaline over the ihle paste.

Peeling Skin
Normal. She is outgrowing her newborn skin and it will dry and peel. 

Loose Poo
Very normal. Welcome to babies. Please don't mind the smell. Babies usually smell better, just not when they poo.

Congestion
This is normal for c-section babies as they have more fluid to be rid of. Also, to feed her in a more upright position to prevent any milk regurgitation from going into her nose. If she seems very congested, use a little Salinex and the suction thingy.

Fierce Hiccups
Normal.

Flailing and Brief Cry Outbursts
Just gas. Feed upright and burp better. This will resolve the gassiness and reduce the flailing outcries.

Rye Neck / Tourticolis (also called Torticollis) & Flat Head Risks
The first runs in the women in Scarlet's side of the family. Summer does not seem to have it and can turn her head well to either side though has a preference for the right. As for the latter concern, we were advised to encourage her onto the left with a towel roll behind her back to prevent her from rolling back... just to even out how she sleeps.

Birthmarks
All facial marks and the one on the back of her neck are all normal in babies and fade away. The one on her back is hemangioma and will likely get larger before it too eventually fades. None are permanent birthmarks.

Male Pattern Baldness
Summer is losing her hair like a man. It is normal. It will grow back.