Hello everyone! Sorry it's been so long since my last update but like normal, things are banana's here in the Rush household. Over the last few weeks there have been quite a few family issues that we have been tending to as well as some episodes with Evan that those of you who follow our facebook page have been aware of.
A week ago today we had our first big scare with Evan, he vomitted his entire bottle, his mouth and nose were full of formula. He was left gasping for air and screaming in fear which as a parent is the worst feeling in the world. We were shaken up but assumed it was just from a gas bubble or upset belly or something along those lines. Tuesday morning came and the same thing happened which got us looking into pyloric stenosis due to some family history on her side. We called our Dr. and went in for a check up and he said it did not appear as though that was the case seeing as how he was gaining weight (10lbs 8oz) and it had only happened twice but we were to keep an eye on him and if it happened again to take him to the ER and get an ultrasound done.
Which brings me to yesterday. I was at work when I got a voice mail from my frantic wife saying it happened again and she was taking him to the ER. I rushed home, got in the car and drove up to the hospital where he was born. It is a strange feeling making the same drive we took when she was still pregnant. I have not been in that area since he was born so it was a bit surreal to make the drive again. Anyway, we were in the ER for the afternoon with our little man for an ultrasound and check up to ensure his tummy was working the way it is supposed to, which it is. We were essentially told to cut back a little on the amount of formula and keep him sitting up for about 20 to 30 minutes after each feeding before allowing him to lay down.
I had forgotten what parenting a newborn was like, what it was all about. It is hard, it is exhausting, it is draining, it is expensive and it is 100% worth it when you are dead tired and you look down and your baby is smiling with a face full of formula. Things have been tough lately. My wife and I are navigating the waters of a relationship that has changed, my sister has been dealing with some problems at home and sometimes I feel like my parents turn to me the way I turned to them when I was younger, but as my parents only son and being only 3 years younger than my sister this tends to happen I suppose. Along with the burdens of supporting my 6 person household and getting ready for a move that is happening in the next 2 weeks I have taken on the added stress and pressure of ensuring the rest of my family is doing ok as well. This is something that takes some time to get used to with the addition of a new baby. My days go from Evan's first feeding around 5:30 or 6:00am (which I do because I am up for work anyway) until 11 or sometimes 12 at night depending.
For those who are parents you know where I am coming from and for those who are expecting take my advice on this one thing if nothing else, SLEEP NOW! Trust me, even if your baby sleeps through the night like Evan does (usually 10 - 5:30 or 6) you won't.
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