dr trip and pics

We made a quick trip to the pediatrician's office. Call it a first time mom's paranoia about the sudden appearance of a rash on his face & an unusually fussy baby. My curious mind (I had all but diagnosed my baby with a milk allergy...) was put to ease in 2 minutes and that was totally worth the $15 copay a tear-filled 10 minute car drive there.

Dr. confirmed what I think I already knew: Erich has eczema. Wouldn't you know that of all of his traits, that really seems to be the only one he got from me-skin issues. I was given the go ahead to apply my best friend, hydrocortizone cream to the nasty outbreak on his face. For the fussiness, which I attributed to a tummy ache, Dr. told me to give him 1 oz of pear/prune juice every day. If that doesn't seem to help, the doctor suggested I try soy formula. So far today, Erich's been mostly pleasent. Granted, he's been sleeping for most of the morning off and on, but he did sit in his swing for about 20 minutes without crying!

And now for today's pictures. I took these yesterday after the doctor trip. He was 'talking' and looking all around while playing on a little mat.

He's getting better at lifting and holding his up, but seems to roll over so quickly that tummy time almost always results in back time. I end up putting him back on his tummy and he whines, but then remembers that he likes to be on his back, so he'll switch. It's a cycle we repeat numerous times throughout the day.
This is one of my favorite pictures of him because he makes this face all the time. He looks curious and yet a little annoyed. It looks very similar to a face his dad makes when I might happen to say something that is stupid or irrational.

We'll be seeing uncle Eric and aunt Heather and cousin Dawson later today and are looking forward to their visit. Tomorrow, grandpa Mike comes into town for the weekend. I stayed up way late last night to finish my homework so I could spend the whole weekend with family. I'm super excited!!!