6 Month Check Up

Braeden went for his 6-month check up on Wednesday (the 4th). He weighs 17 pounds and 7 ounces, is 27.5 inches long, head circumference is 17 inches. Physically and developmentally he's right on target, healthy as a horse. We move onto Stage 2 foods now, which I think he's more than ready for. Like Oliver's mommy, I'll be careful to only introduce one new food at a time. Braeden does love to eat. He's started cutting back his formula on his own, not drinking quite as much as he did before he started solid foods.

He did great until his pediatrician put him on the examining table. He started crying his head off, almost screaming, and she hadn't even touched him. Since he was so upset, she didn't do too much in the way of an exam. From that screaming, she knew his lung function is excellent..hehe. Even after she left the room, he continued to cry so hard that I was joining him. It was so hard to watch him like that, but he remembered being there last time I think, and didn't want any part of it.

He got some different vaccinations this time, but the same number as two months ago; an oral vaccine, and 4 shots (2 in each hip). He was already crying so much, I couldn't even tell when he got the shots. But once we got him loaded up in his car seat and he had his toys to hold onto, he calmed down and was fine. He had no reaction whatsoever this time around, whereas at 4 months he had a lot of pain and a slight fever. He's a bit quiet today, but he was so "chatty" yesterday I'm not surprised he needs a rest today.

Time for his mid-morning meal. He's taking a short nap, but I know he'll be wide awake once he sees that bottle of milk (formula, but we're calling it milk). He knows the sign language for milk now, opening and closing his fingers when he sees his bottle. That's the only one he's picked up yet.

Our neighborhood is having an Easter Egg Hunt and block party Saturday. Braeden's not old enough obviously for egg hunting, but the park is just up the street, so we'll take him up there for some socialization time. He'll have fun, and next year he'll be able to hunt for those eggs with the other children.

For those celebrating various holidays this weekend, I hope you have a great time.