It seems our little Mati still suffers from the Berkeley Blues, otherwise known as "I left my heart in the Bay Area." The doctor believes that this hunger strike (among other issues I brought up: poor sleeping habits, excessively clinging on to me, overall rebellion) is still related to the move and the insecurity he feels. I had assumed that because he adapted to summer camp that he had gotten over the "trauma" of the move. But I clearly underestimated my baby boy - I know how passionate, sensitive and observant Mateo is, I should have realized that he was going to need more time to grasp and absorb such a big transition. I thought that the arrival of his brother was going to be a bigger life-changing event for him that I concentrated on preparing him for this and failed to prepare him for the move. The pediatrician's prescription to "cure" Mati: lots of love, spoiling him (in a healthy way) and helping him be more vocal about was is bothering him (I can't imagine Mateo talking more than what he already does!!!!).
Since I started writing this entry, Mateo has resumed his proper eating habits (and he's certainly making up for lost meals!!!). Nico and I have tried to spend more time as a family - playing, cooking, reading together - and while I'm not sure if this is what has caused Mati to bend the curve, I take this initial step as success.
In other positive news, Mr. Bossut-Ugarte has grown. His pediatrician was amazed to see that he now measures 96cm!!! However, Mati lost about a kilo with this whole hunger strike and is at a low 12kg. Hopefully, he'll make it up soon with all the food he's eating!
Baby brother is due any day now ... we're still waiting.
At the Botanical Garden
Inspector Mateo checking for corn
He must have spent half an hour playing in the fountain with his stick.
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