Three months went fast! I read once that children make days move slower than ever and years pass in the blink of an eye. I must agree.
Some days are still rough. That's the case with any baby. Add a toddler to the mix, and you have yourself an (I need a cocktail) party!
Colt is growing like a darn weed! He weighs about 15lbs and I'll guess and say he's about 24 in. tall? Maybe longer. It's hard to get hung up on stuff like that with two babies.
Not only growing in size, an awesome little personality is becoming in my little man. Smiling started months ago, but now Colt is giving full out belly laughs. He is quite ticklish and loves for Momma to tickle his belly and sides. He enjoys chatting, kicking anything and anyone, and mostly loves to be around his big sister. Seriously, Colt is just in love with Lucy. He adores watching her play, likes sitting with her, calms whenever he finds her through his tears. Not many people have someone who provides such comfort and constant like Lucy does for Colt- and as Colt will eventually provide for Lucy. I'm just so glad they have one another.
Life with laryngomalachia is unique. Luckily, we were able to visit the ENT this month, note that Colt continues to have no symptoms (except severe wheezing some days), and have been released from follow up visitation. We were told that we should call to bring him back in to see Dr. W immediately if anything changes- and of course, we have to watch him vigilantly for signs that he isn't getting enough oxygen. If his feet or hands start to look blue, we have to head to the ER immediately. (Much like any other person would do!)
And some days are harder than others. Jason and I both seem to know what conditions will make breathing harder for Colt. It's quite a learning experience though.
We visited Central baptist quite a few times this month. Unemployment has a couple of perks and we're relishing them all! On one trip to church, we had an awful time at an outdoor picnic. I had no idea the weather would be so warm, the air so thick, breathing difficult for someone with a regular larynx. Colt screamed in pain, sucked in air harder and harder, and just plain fought me any time we stepped foot outside. We decided then that he would not be out in 90+ degree heat again. This new rule has canceled a few plans for zoo trips or pool days, but it's worth it to keep Colt out of the hospital.
Another uniqueness of life with laryngomalachia is tummy time. I dont know many babies who enjoy tummy time; however, Colt loves being on his tummy... sometimes. He either stays in tummy time for quite a while, playing and scooting around the mat... or... screams his head off, irritating his larynx, making himself vomit and wheeze and turn all sorts of red. Just like any child, life with Colt is a matter of interpreting moods and feelings. Sometimes I get it right... other times...
Colt has also started to use the bumbo more this month. I made Lucy wait until 4 months to sit up in it, but Colt took to it around 2 months (they were roughly the same size at those times). Colt spends time everyday playing from his seat. And when he isn't using it, Lucy likes to make us laugh by plopping down in it. Colt received a new little piano from his grandma this week. He loves to swap at it, grab ahold, listen to the music and let it go so he can kick at it.
In addition to the ENT and church, we also went to the zoo, Lexington Explorium, the aquarium, Totters otter ville, Storytime at the library and Joseph Beth... I think the aquarium has been his favorite though. It's a nice indoor activity, with fun things to see and experience. Though, we did go to the zoo one morning and left at lunch. The temp only hit 70 as we left- since it was so nice (and empty at the zoo), Colt enjoyed strolling through the zoo and stopping as needed to nurse without sweating!
Despite the whole breathing issue, Colt has moved out of momma's room and into his own space. He actually slept in there for a week or so before we learned about the laryngomalachia. At 3 months, we have moved both kids. Lucy slept in her crib then, but we have kept Colt in his bassinet- the fisher price rock and play sleeper. It's an inclined little chair/ bed that helps Colt sleep soundly (whereas he struggles to breathe flat on his back).
Before we moved him, we perfected the nighttime routine. Colt is now sleeping swaddled with an old iPhone playing white noise (rain on a car to be exact) all night. He falls asleep with his Cloud B sleepy giraffe on, it sounds like a heartbeat. 45 minutes of that nearly puts me to sleep too. However, most nights that combo keeps Colt asleep from 8pm until 4-5am, and then until 8am or whenever Lucy demands we get up:)
All in all, things are going wonderfully at our house. We are gearing up for the big Colliver family vacation. This will be the first time Colt visits panama city beach and stays at his grandparents condo. It'll be the first time either of our kids experience a big family trip like this. Neither of them will likely remember this trip, but the photos will be awesome! And maybe I'll get a nap!
