TWO Months

Misael is two months old today!! I can't believe it. He is truly a joy to have.  We went to the doctor today for his two-month check-up. He got three shots and did not like them one bit. I can't blame him though. The doctor also said more than likely he will have to have his hernia fixed when he is 4 or 5 because of all the extra skin he has around the actual hernia and in her experience these have to be fixed.

Mama & Misael snuggling

A couple of minutes later we were talking about his head and she said it was "significantly worse". Great. I thought so too but I was trying to be optimistic. I have been working so hard with him too. I have been doing exercises and bought him a head positioner. Grr.  I feel so defeated because I have been doing so much and it seems for naught. I got a pamphlet from her for a place that does the evaluations and helmet placements. I guess my little guy will have a helmet for his plagiocephaly. I know in the long run this is for the best. It won't be for long (I hope). I was shown the progression of what we are looking at if he doesn't get a helmet and let me tell you it isn't pretty. I don't want my child with a deformed face. The problem is insurance doesn't cover these and they are expensive ($2000 at least). If he needs multiple then that is more money. I guess this is why we have good jobs.

Of course I worry about what people will say if we don't do the helmet but I also worry about what they will say once we do. I don't want them to think he is "special" in a not so special kind of way. I won't but most people are ignorant and uneducated. Most of our family don't even see the flatness but it is there.  Grrr. I know that in the long run we are doing what is best for Misael. I told Jose that Misael is trying to make sure we have no more children. This child is super expensive.

Mr. Cool

Misaelisms at two months:

• Weight: 10 lbs. 10.7 oz
• Length: 21 inches
• Clothes: 0-3 & 3 months
• Diapers: Size 1
• Sleeping: goes to bed 9-10ish and sleeps 4-5 hours (mainly about 5 hrs) then another 4 hours. We try to keep him awake as much as possible during the day. 
• Smiles-mainly at Papi
• Kicks and plays with his activity mat
• Started sitting in the Bumbo

Two Months

Not feeling the two month pics

Watching big brother take a bath

Playing on his activity mat

I love being a Mama again and I wouldn't trade this for anything.  I know some aspects this time around are easier and some are harder but all in all we will get through it. I love you Misael & Ipolito.