Thyroid Update

So I'm a little behind with a follow up to my post about Tristan's possible hypothyroidism.  What can I say, I've been a little busy lately.  =) 

We saw the pediatric endocronoligist on Monday, Jan 4th.  Jason and I REALLY liked her.  She was very sympathetic to our situation and gave Tristan a very thorough examination.  Basically, we learned that for now, Tristan will stay on the synthetic hormone that he has been taking since he was 2 weeks old.  It is part of our morning routine and Tristan has gotten quite good at taking his medicine.  He will stay on this hormone until at least 3 years of age.  The reason for this is because the hormone the he could possibly be lacking, is very important to cognitive development, especially in the first three years of his life. We will have bloodwork done every two months to test the hormone level and his medicine will be adjusted accordingly if need be.  So for now, we are just enjoying watching our sweet boy grow, and grow he is.  He was 6 weeks old at this doctor's visit and weighed in at 12lbs 8.5 oz.

Tristan is changing so much everyday.  He is starting to smile at certain things now and is getting really good at holding his head up when he's on our shoulder.  He is transitioning into 3-6 month clothes and we had to move up to size 2 diapers this weekend.  It's amazing how much he's changed over the past 2 months.  I can't believe how fast it has gone.

We got Tristan a Bumbo Seat this weekend and I couldn't be more excited.

We still have to help him hold his head up, but it won't be to long before he is sitting up all by himself.  He is so cute when he sits in it--like such a little man.  Well, I'm off to spend some time with my hubby and my sweet baby boy.  Until next time. 

One Month Check-up

Tristan’s one month check up was today. Jason and I were very anxious to see just how much he has grown over the last 3 weeks since our first pediatrician visit. Drum roll please…..Tristan is weighing in at 10lbs 8oz and is 21 ½ inches long. WOW!!! We could tell his cheeks had gotten fuller and his clothes were fitting better, but we never imagined he had put on over 2lbs in 3 weeks! Our boy definitely likes to eat.

There is a chance that our little guy suffers from hypothyroidism. We are scheduled to see a pediatric endocrinologist on January 4th for further testing and to learn more about this condition. Right now, Tristan is taking medication just as a precaution because the earlier treatment is started the better. Please keep Tristan in your prayers that everything will work out and he does not suffer from this condition. While it is certainly treatable and he could lead a normal life, I hate to think of him having to be on medication for the rest of his life.

The doctor did confirm that Tristan seems to have his days and nights mixed up. This kid can sleep through anything during the day, but night rolls around when mommy and daddy want to go to bed and he is ready to go. This has really started wearing on Jason and I. I think I've slept about 2 hours in the last 48. I try so hard to sleep during the day when Tristan is napping, but I just can't. I think it's mostly because I feel guilty. Jason gets up and goes to work on little to no sleep everyday and doesn't have the opportunity to nap like I do. I honestly don't know how he does it. I am a complete zombie on no sleep and can barely form a coherent thought.


We are trying something a little different tonight. Tristan has been sleeping in our room up until now. Tonight, he and I are camped out in the nursery while Jason gets some much needed sleep. After Tristan eats, we will switch places and Jason will sit/play (hopefully sleep) in the nursery while I catch a few hours of sleep. Unfortunately, the doctor says there really isn't anything we can do that we aren't already doing. It will just correct itself on it's own...eventually. I hope Jason and I can make it that long.


Jason and I are so luck to have this little boy in our lives. We learn something new about him and ourselves each and everyday. I can't believe it's already been a month. It seems like only yesterday we found out we were pregnant and now here we are with the sweetest little boy on earth. At least we think so........