Gavin had his 6 month well baby visit yesterday and got a good report! He is a happy, healthy boy! His weight is 20lbs and 6 oz. His length is 28 and a quarter inches and his head circumference is 17 and three quarter inches. He is now in the 90% for height and the 75% for weight and head size. The Dr. said that it is normal to drop to a lower percentile where weight is concerned at his age because he is now moving around more. He is rolling everywhere!!!
We started on Rice Cereal November 22nd and then started baby oatmeal on December 2nd. He seems to love the oatmeal. Last night he ate 6 Tablespoons. This is a lot, compared to the 2 Tablespoons or rice cereal that he would eat. He can sit up without any support and if he does fall over he is quick to roll over to his tummy and get where he wants to be by rolling there.
He is picking up objects and can transfer an item from one hand to the other. He is vocalizing more and becoming more social with all of us! He is making sounds like "dadadadada" and he loves when we sing and talk to him. Austin and Colton are always busy trying to figure out what words he is saying.
He is loving that he can sit up now and really likes to be held in a standing position so he can support his own weight while being held up! We have started using the 'Jonny Jumper' in our doorway and he loves this as well! He is growing and changing so much so fast, that I forget that I need to keep everyone in the loop some days. He is such a smiley, happy guy!! He is also very patient with his brothers, as they are always wanting to be real close (sometimes too close) to him.
The Dr. confirmed that he is doing great! We are looking forward to starting vegetables in a week or so. I'm going to try to make homemade baby food this time around. I never tried it with Austin or Colton but am feeling more confident that I could figure it out!!
Yesterday at breakfast, I told Ausitn and Colton that Gavin had a Dr. appointment.
Austin - "Does Gavin have to get shots?" (said with sincere concern in his voice)
Me - "Yes he does, they will keep him healthy and help him to not get sick."
Colton - "Whhhhyyyy? I don't like shots. Gavin doesn't like shots mama."
Austin - "I don't want Gavin to have to get shots." (with tears in his eyes)
They are such great brothers to Gavin. They were so concerned about his day and when we picked them up later, Austin even remembered to ask him how his shots were. Good guys for Gavin to have in his corner.
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