Could it be....bananas??

Given Jeff's and my history with bananas, it should come as no surprise that Mel might just be allergic to the evil food. Looking back, her diaper and vomiting episodes over the last couple of weeks just may have been banana-induced. Along with banana allergies, i've read, also come reactions to avocado, kiwi, potatoes, and other evils. Incidentally, Mel has had avocado and potato over the last week, and neither - especially the potatoes - agreed with her. So, for now, we'll lay off these foods! Oddly, she's had bananas in the past with no issues. So, after throwing up three times on Thursday, once on Friday, once each on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, we are hopefully through it.
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On Tuesday, we visited a new pediatric GI, Dr. Fitzgerald with Riley Hospital. Mel was back up to 15lbs, 1oz. Dr. F shared my concern with her general lack of weight gain, and he did some blood work, changed her formula, and he wants to see her back next Tuesday. Now, let me make something clear. Mel's lack of weight gain is not something I'm constantly worried about. In my heart, I'm convinced that she is totally fine. However, being a mommy, I want to make sure we explore everything and that we don't miss anything. So, needing a second opinion, and with this recent puking (which, again, I think was just an allergy or possibly a bug), we went to Dr. Fitzgerald. Thankfully Grandma Doan went with us, as I don't know how I could talk to the doctor and keep her in one place.
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Mel met Santa Clause for the first time at the doctor's office. She was a BIG fan of him from across the lobby and up a story - she was such a big fan, Santa himself looked up and waved at her screeching. However, when we got closer, she was not such a big fan. We got our photo taken with him and he gave her two presents. Maybe next time she sees him she'll be warmed up by the gifts.
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Mel has picked up on "monster noises" that Grandma taught her, and this morning she even made the hand motion to go with it (Like a bear with his paws raised). Last night, she started laughing, and put her head on the floor because it was just too much. I think she liked Chandler's joke on "Friends." She also had a playdate on Sunday with her cousin Lily (my cousin Megan's baby who is two months older than Mel) and it was fun to watch her interact with a child her age. I can't wait for Molly & Sammie to start moving around and interacting :) Granted, Mel has a lot of kid-interaction at daycare - but I don't get to watch it! So watching Mel & Lily was fun; hopefully next time Mel can be a little nicer to Lily.