Good Check-up

Good visit with Dr. Carlsson, Kole's pediatrician (for the time being - Kathy's not sure if she likes him). He's now a strapping 8 pounds, 8 ounces and is 21-and-1/2 inches long - nearly a full pound up since his discharge from the hospital. Doctor was actually impressed and not a bit alarmed. His little Mr. Wee was given a healthy thumbs-up on its recovery since circumcision, so no more gauze and Vaseline down there.
Doctor was cool with us switching to formula - it's whatever we think is best, like everyone keeps saying. Kole is a little fart machine lately, blasting off some whoppers that have nearly elevated him a few inches out of his bassinet. The kid is seriously ripping off some doozies with impressive length and surprising bass. At times we've worried about how gassy he is - as normally he's predictably fussy just before lifting a leg and cranking one out. Doctor said to try keeping him more elevated upright when bottle feeding him. We'll give it a shot. This doctor, who has nothing to do with the previous hospital visit for jaundice, again picked the word "perfect" to describe his overall status.
We then went to the hospital for his PKU, which is some state-mandated test where they prick his foot to draw blood and put it on some thing they send in. He was fine after the prick, but the little nurse was jerking his leg and trying to milk his foot of blood like it was a cow udder. That got Kole pretty ticked, but otherwise he was great.
Next doctor appointment is Friday, 8-8-08. Until then - we're clear.