2 month checkup

Timmy had his 2 month checkup today. His pediatrician was on vacation earlier this month so Timmy missed his 1 month checkup. Currently he is 10lbs 4oz and is 23 inches long. His head measured at 14 1/2 inches. He is growing like a weed! He had 3 booster shots today but handled it like a trooper. The only thing the doctor said was we need to do more tummy time. Timmy needs to practice holding up his head. Our next doctor appointment for Timmy is at four months (which puts it sometime in June).

On another note, Benny had his first real experience with throwing up. Monday morning he woke up not felling well. He tried to eat breakfast, but soon threw it up. He threw up a total of 3 times (not counting his bed). By late afternoon he was feeling better. He wanted to play trains.

Update!

Boy, we have had a busy week. On Wednesday, we took Benny to get his haircut and then to the mall to see the Easter Bunny. For the past 2 years the Easter Bunny has always been in the same spot in the mall. This year they decided to move it to the other end of the mall. As we were walking through the mall, Benny kept saying, "Easter, where are you?" It was SO cute. Timothy had a checkup that day for the abscess on his tushy. It is doing much better. He is taking antibiotics for it and it seems to be working. He is not coughing as much, so we think the bronchialitis is gone for now.

After the Easter pictures were taken, we went to Trackside Pizza in downtown Puyallup. It is located by the train tracks and Benny was very excited when a freight train came through. Next, we went to the SPCA in Tacoma to look at the cats and dogs. Benny did okay with the dogs until one of the dogs starting barking really loud.

Benny was unusually cranky on the way home and once we got home we found out why. He stood in the kitchen and proceeded to throw up. This is the first time he has actually been aware of throwing up. He has thrown up before but when he was an infant. That made the night even more interesting. He hasn't thrown up since, so we figured it was something he ate.

Life with two little boys can be exhausting, but I wouldn't change a thing.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter from the Heilenman Family!

A Day at Seaside, OR

Last week we took a day and went to Seaside, Oregon. We had a good time. Benny had fun riding this train. Benny liked the carousel until it started to move and then he had a tight grip on Daddy's coat.

Benny was excited about walking on the sand and seeing the ocean. He even found some shells (actually they were pieces of sanddollars). It sure was windy at the beach.

Baby Timmy

Poor baby Timmy has had a bad cough for the past few days. We took him to the doctor on Wednesday and found out he has bronchialitis. That means the bronchial tubes in his lungs are irritated and filled with fluid. He coughs to try to loosen things up. He was tested for RSV and the flu but both tests came back negative (we were very relieved). There is nothing the doctor could give him since this is a viral infection not a bacterial infection. The doctor gave him a saline nebulizer treatment while we where there and his oxygen level rose so she suggested we put him in a steamy room as often as we can. Other than that, we have elevated his bed and have a humidifier on in the room he is sleeping in now. After of Easter, Benny gets moved into the spare room and Timmy gets the nursery. Brad is looking forward to possibly getting more sleep because Timmy is currently sleeping in a bassinet in our room. Please pray that Timmy gets over this quickly.

Grandma and Grandpa come to visit

Grandma and Grandpa Anderson came from Illinois to meet their new grandson. They had a lot of fun playing with Benny. Benny loved all the attention. We took a day to go to the Museum of Flight. Benny liked looking at all the airplanes with Grandpa.

Future fighter pilot?

Don't you like the matching shirts? Benny's shirt says "Future Massey-Harris Driver".

Benny really liked it when Grandma read stories to him.

Lisa's parents came out 2 days after Timmy was born. Brad and Benny picked them up at the airport, dropped them off at the house and then came to the hospital to bring Timmy and Lisa home. They were a big help during the time they were here. I know Benny really enjoyed having them here. He still asks for Papa to play trains with him.

More Pictures

Here are some of the latest pictures of Timmy and Benny. Enjoy!

I think Timmy is having second thoughts about joining our family. Brotherly Love!

What a cutie!

Mommy, I am hungry!

Sleepy Boy

Things have been getting somewhat back to normal around here. My parents were in town for the last 2 weeks. They left a few days ago. So far so good, but I have to say I am getting tired of breastfeeding a lot sooner than I expected. Between my low supply of milk and Timmy's issues with latching, I don't know how much longer I am willing to do it. I had met with a lactation consultant last Wednesday and was given some helpful tips on getting my supply up. I had some concerns about Timmy's tongue. It doesn't look to be tongue tied, but it is short and that is part of the latching problem. I have another appointment with the lactation consultant this Wednesday, so we will wait and see. So for now, I am still breastfeeding, but also supplementing with formula (just like I did with Benny).