Update with fun pictures

He is sitting here in his boppy and trying to go poo. Formula plus prevacid pills equals one constipated baby. He likes his prune juice he gets everyday to help and we are already seeing a difference.

I just wanted to show his little umbilical hernia. It is getting smaller everyday.

His favorite position to sleep in. With GERD or reflux, sleeping on his stomach is easier because it naturally shuts the upper esophageal sphincter.

It's so cute when he tucks his legs up and sleeps.

Daddy and Evan playing. Alex can always get him to smile.

Up close shot of his huge, fat cheeks.
He is such a joy to be with.

He never stops moving his legs.

Some new things is Evan has rolled from his tummy to his back 3 times already. He has such strong legs and is on his stomach a lot that he is already figuring it out.

Evan had a modified barium swallow study done this morning for his reflux and feeding issues. I noticed that he has been getting better with feeding and hunger cues but he still has coordination issues. He also gags, chokes, coughs, sneezes, and doesn't want to take nipple on some of his feedings. He also spit up a lot and vomited so strongly that it came through his nose a couple times a day. At his two month check up, 2 wks ago, he was given meds for his reflux and we were hoping his symptoms were going to be gone soon. He doesn't vomit or have pain anymore but he still gags and chokes. I know that this isn't normal because he eats very slowly and carefully. I feed him in only 2 positions because those were the only ones he could take. I called doctor to say he may need more swallowing therapy and he scheduled the x-ray. The most important thing is he doesn't aspirate (liquid going in lungs). He showed signs of delayed swallow and not good control over his bolus (mass of liquid in month before swallow). I could tell he had some pooling in the back of his throat before he swallows slowly. Since he has hit all other milestones this isn't a nerve problem like some kids have. It seems to be still immature and maybe tongue strength to provide the signal to swallow. Evan starts therapy tomorrow and hopefully we can get him help so he can be comfortable so if someone else wants to feed him they can. We love him so much and want him to be healthy and happy. Evan also weighed 12 lbs 7 oz and was 24 inches at his 2 month appointment. Two weeks later he has gained over a pound and a half! He is doing so well catching up!