Weight: Tough subject. At your 4 month appointment your ped wasn't too concerned with your low weight since you were proportional. We upped your bottles and hoped that would help. At your (traumatic) six month appointment, you had only gained 13 oz, and we were told you HAD to gain weight, and fast. We were given 2 weeks before another weight check, and we would need to start formula and look at doing some blood and urine analysis if you failed to gain. She suggested pumping all your feedings. I knew that would be near impossible, so we went to Plan B, after much, much thought and discussion. Basically we upped you to 20 oz. of bottles while I'm at work, additional feedings at night, plus high calorie solids (bananas, avocado, sweet potatoes, etc. adding in olive oil to solids where appropriate) three times per day. Twelve days later you had gained 1 pound, 4 ounces and had grown an inch. The doctor was thrilled with your progress, so we are continuing on with this plan. You'll go back for another weight check around 7 months.
Height: 24 inches. Everyone comments on your long legs.
Medical Issues: Just trying to pack the pounds on. Your 6 month appointment scared us and left me with a solid case of mom guilt. You never veered off your developmental track, and you are the happiest baby, but falling off your growth chart had me on edge.
Sleep: Still a great sleeper. You started with a lovey this month. I slept with it for a few nights and then handed it over (barely- that little blanket is great!). You love having something to hold onto and stroke your face with.
Clothes/Diapers (Sizes). Moving up to size 2 diapers. Yay for weight gain! 3-6 month clothes. You have some 0-3 that still fit, but we are working on that.
Diet: Breastmilk and solids. You have liked everything you tried. I hope this means you won't be a picky eater. We wanted to do baby lead weaning, but with your weight issues, we know you need to eat more than play right now, so we do a combination of baby led and spoon feeding. I like you having time to work on your skills feeding yourself, as well as make sure you are getting the calories in. I'm learning parenting is all about flexibility and figuring out what works best for you, and the mix is working well for now.
Favorite Gear: Exersaucer, Baby Bjorn, Bumbo for snacks.
Milestones/Firsts: You went to the beach! That's a whole post in itself. You loved the water - mostly the pool. You also got to visit Bryant Denny and put your feet on the field. What a treat! You threw up on the visitors side, but that's neither here nor there.
Likes: Namath, water, other babies. You get so excited to see someone your size.
Dislikes: The few minutes between the end of bath and bedtime. Getting in your car seat.
Things I Don't Want to Forget: How much you are loved. You started daycare and went to the beach this month. Your grandparents take such joy in everything you do and light up being around you. Waking you up in the morning is the BEST part of your Dad and my day. We think you are just the greatest thing ever! I pray your sweet personality will be a blessing to others through your whole life. We love you more than words, Wright!
