Update on Ashton

Ashton went in for his 4 month checkup today. He is weighing in at 17 lbs, 7 oz, and is measuring 27 1/2 inches tall. He's only gained about 2 lbs, 6 oz since his 2 month check up. I think that's because I have gone back to work and he really doesn't care for the bottle at all.

I was thankful that he had this appointment scheduled today. Thursday he developed chest congestion. Last time he saw the doc he had it as well, and the doctor thought it was because of his excessive saliva (he's been ssslllooowwwlllyyy teething for the last 2 months, but no progress as of yet). Saturday Ashton was running a small fever. He started getting better Sunday afternoon after a menthol bath, vapor rub on his chest, and 2 days on the humidifier. However, Sunday night he went downhill. He was feeling so miserable he could not get comfortable and stay asleep. The only way to comfort him was to hold him in my arms. Eventually, I was able to lay down on the couch, still holding him, and we both fell asleep. I think I got about 5 hours of sleep total last night. That sucks, because I need at least 10 in order not to be a big, huge bear.

At the doctors office today Ashton had a dose of Albuterol through a breathing machine. It helped a little bit, but we were given Albuterol in a liquid form to give to him for the next few weeks. He's got a form of bronchiolitis, so it's all viral. He's doing good, but why don't you ask me that question at 2:30 in the morning. I just hope he sleeps better tonight because I have work tomorrow, an accounting test tomorrow evening, and a math test on Wednesday. I don't function all that well with little sleep, so wish me luck.