Julian's Weight Check & Frenulectomy

Julian had his two week appointment today to check his weight.  I've been very anxious about this weight check and have been diligent in tracking his feedings.  It was music to my ears when I heard the nurse say his weight....8 lbs 7 oz!  Yay!  Only a couple more ounces to go until he's back up to his birth weight!!

During his first appointment with the pediatrician the doctor noticed Julian was tongue tied.  He said it shouldn't be an issue as long as it wasn't interfering with his ability to nurse.  From my perspective Julian had a good latch although he was very frustrated with the supplemental nursing system and when I switched him to a bottle for supplementing he struggled with the nipple at the beginning of each feeding session.  Earlier this week I met with a lactation consultant who noticed that while Julian does have a good latch he's compensating with his lips and gums and the struggle with the bottle is the in ability to take the nipple all the way in.

So I mentioned it to the doctor and said it was much better to do a quick procedure in the office now.  It would be a quick snip under his tongue, theres no nerves and there would be very little blood.  However, if we waited until he was older it would be more complicated and require an oral surgeon.

Julian was a trooper even though he wasn't happy.  He was quite angry when the nurse held him down.  He's a strong little guy too and he was giving the nurse a run for her money.  :)  I hated seeing him held down and my heart hurt hearing him cry.  The good news it was over quickly and I held the cotton swab under his tongue for a minute and then we were all done.  :)