Cool - Week 9

Yesterday (February 26) was Theo's 2nd month birth anniversary, and as such, we had a small lunch party at home together with my boss, Prof. Isoda, her son Suguru, my labmate Han (from South Korea) and an old friend, Ms. Suetsugu. It was also to celebrate Prof. Isoda's birthday, which is today, February 27, and Han-san's completion of his doctorate. Mommy D prepared some very mouth-watering Filipino dishes which everyone enjoyed.

For about two weeks or so, Theo will be having formula because Mommy D developed shingles which requires her to take oral and topical medication. Although shingles is self-limiting, we do not want to take any chances as far as Theo's health is concerned; thus we have decided to temporarily halt the breastfeeding until the doctor says that there is no longer any trace of the medication in her milk. There is a possibility, however, that Theo will catch chickenpox because the same virus causes both the shingles and chickenpox.

Theo didn't seem to notice or mind the difference between breast milk and formula because he would just suck up with gusto whatever formula we prepare. The photo above was taken this morning during Theo's bath; he just had three feedings of formula by then. As always, he's just cool as ever!