Matthew did his first sign today! This wasn't a picture of it, obviously. He signed, "more" three times at dinner to let us know he was still hungry. We think he might have signed "milk" earlier as well and waved but we weren't convinced at the time. Tonight's was definite though and in context so well done Matthew!
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Mummy found out last night that the standard way to give a baby barium is to "just mix some in his bottle." Wonderful. And if he's breastfed and doesn't get a bottle? Nobody asked Mummy to bring expressed milk so she can only assume they intended to give Matthew formula for the first time since he was born. Not a chance. If he gets an appointment at a time that suits it's just as well that we found that out or we'd have had to leave anyway after we arrived because we've got by without feeding him formula so far and there's no way he's starting now. They - supposedly - promote breastfeeding and then assume nobody does it. It drives Mummy mental.
Health visitor came this afternoon and Matthew has gained 5 ounces this week. Thank goodness for that! She agreed that 6 hours is very excessive for fasting a baby, so she is going to phone his consultant at the RAH to see if they'll refer him to another, more child-friendly, hospital such as Yorkhill, who are more likely to be able to give us a morning appointment so that at least he is only one milk feed and breakfast. She's earning her pay this month!
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Mummy has an interview at work next week on Thursday and after last week's trip being a bit tricky, Matthew is now coming too. That means Gran's coming as well to watch him for the one hour that Mummy won't be there. And this is easier how?!
ROAD TRIP!
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