The Well-Baby

So, we're home from Dalton's 6 month well-baby check. He's still well.

His 6 Month Stats:
Weight: 18 pounds, 7.5 ounces
Height: 27.75 inches
Head: 17.5 inches

Okay, well, he has really slowed down in his weight gaining. Not even a half an ounce a day anymore. The doctor said they actually expect this. And she also said, "It tells me it's time for solids". According to her charts he is 75th-90th percentile for weight now.

The height...well, we all know how inaccurate I think Tina the M.A. is. If that measurement is right then he's nearly 3 inches taller than a month ago when we went in for pink eye. He was 25 inches at that appointment (5 months). He was 25 1/4 at his 4 month. See what I mean about that Tina... I might measure him myself later. Just to see.

So, the plan is to start him on some oatmeal tomorrow. When Paw Paw Gary and Mimi get here. They actually haven't met Dalton yet so it'll be fun (we think) to share this "milestone" with them. We'll see how it goes. I made the mistake of asking our doctor's advice for starting solids. To her credit she didn't say anything till I asked. But she did have a very specific order in which she recommended introducing various foods. I'm not going to listen because it doesn't matter all that much. She does have a good theory, but it's one that's never been "proven". Such as start veggies first (the green leafy ones, then corn, then the orange ones like carrots and sweet potatoes, then beets...). With Easton we alternated introducing a veggie, then a fruit. Yes, he is picky now but he wasn't before. I'm not sure exactly how I'll do it this time. I think maybe starting with avocado. That was one of Easton's least favorites (till we mixed it with bananas). But it's different so maybe we'll try that first. It is a great first food. Well, after cereal... We're starting with cereal first.

Anyway, the doctor was impressed with how easy going Dalton is, even with all her poking and prodding. She thought he was an excellent sitter (good thing she didn't see his face plant last night). She gave me an "A+" as always and didn't say much to make me mad at her. That was good. She did shush Easton before she listened to D with her stethescope but it wasn't too rude. It was more of a, "I'm about to listen and apparently need complete silence" kind of shush. No biggie. And Easton did great. He was an excellent tag-along today. Excellent.

Dalton did get 2 shots. He's getting tougher. He didn't cry much at all, but a little. He is sleeping them off now. No Tylenol yet. Big boy!

Then we went to get smoothies with Jason. I called J on the phone to tell him about the appointment and Easton was shouting, "Want to talk to Daddy!" from the back seat. So, I gave him the phone and he launched into a convo with his Dad about how he wanted to go get smoothies and how Dalton had shots and cried. Very cute. So, then when we hung up to drive over to J's office Easton said, "We're going to see Daddy! Hurry Mommy! Drive fast!" And shouted "Drive faster!" various times during our voyage. Cutie. I told him I was going as fast as the speed limit would let me.

We stopped at the library on the way home and then drove through the car wash too. When we got home Easton did not want to cooperate with naptime and ended up having a longish time-out session but then went to sleep. As I said, Dalton is O.U.T. from the shots for now.

Tomorrow some grandparents come. We haven't seen them since they came out for Easton's first birthday. That is a long time. Easton has talked to them on the phone a little and has seen pictures. He loves people so I'm sure it'll be fine. I know Jason is looking forward to introducing his second son to his dad. And Easton always a pleasure to show off too. Well, usually.

Anyway, there ya go. Here's one last D picture before you leave...