Four Month Dr Appt

Four Month Dr Appointment Update

Today was William's four month appointment. He weighs 13lb & 9oz (13%). He was measured at 25.5in long (61%).  His head measured at 16.75in around (78%). Although he's a little on the small side weight-wise, William is healthy and progressing right along!

She listened to his heart and lungs, which are great. Will showed off his neck strength and his Dr said he is so strong. She continued to be impressed with his legs as well. 

William's arms are now unswaddled for his naps & night sleep. He goes down with a pacifier, but he generally spits it out soon after laying down. We put one of his thin blankets over him to both keep him a bit warmers and for him to entertain his hands before he falls asleep.

We have been given the OK to start solids within the next few months. Bret & I decided to wait until I am on summer break to start down that road. Rice cereal & oatmeal are expected as the baby foods. I am debating on skipping them and going right to veggie purees. I read French Kids Eat Everything and this is what they do in France. The rice cereal & oatmeal don't really have any taste or any nutritional value, it's just to get the baby used to using a spoon and eating something simple that isn't milk/formula. We are thinking that starting with veggies is better. More on that later!

According to our doctor, what we need to be working on between now & his next appointment (6 month appointment)

-cuddles, love, and rocking :)

-reading to William each day!!

-tummy time 15-20min twice a day to continue to strengthen neck muscles; eventually this will help get him into the pushing off and crawling position

-Will passing objects back & forth between his left and right hands

-encourage the babbling, cooing, & squealing Will does each day (this is hilarious!)

-following objects across the midline & turning toward noises

-reaching and grasping for objects in his range

Next Appt- six month appt in June