1st outing

Today was Kate's first outing.  We took her to the pediatrician today and met her new doctor, Dr. Katz for the first time.  I think we are going to get along with him very nicely!  He is a lot more laid back than the strict rules and structure of the NICU that we were used to.  For example in the NICU Kate was fed an exact amount every 3 hours on the dot whether she was hungry or not, no exceptions....Dr. Katz says to feed her as much or little as she wants whenever she's hungry whether it be in an hour and a half or 4 hours after her last feeding. That's nice :-)  He also said she may have acid reflux which might be why she has been so fussy and suggested a couple of things for us to try and if they don't work he'll give her some antacids.  She is up to 5 lbs 13 oz and is growing nicely and looking good.  Based on my height and Jason's height, doc predicts Kate will be 5' 11" when she grows up which is what Jason and I guessed too.   It was a pretty quick appointment, we filled out paperwork, they weighed her, he examined her, updated her chart, answered all of my million questions and then said we need to come back in month.  Her next outings will be to the Synagis clinic for her first RSV shot, to the ophthalmologist for her follow-up eye exam to make sure her retinas are maturing, and then back to Katz.  That's more than enough outings for me, they stress me out!  Between the possibility of her catching something and getting sick, us getting in a wreck, tripping and dropping her, someone trying to steal her and all the other things my imagination cooks up, I am perfectly fine keeping her home!!