Six Month Dr Appt

Six Month Doctor's Appointment

Today was William's six month appointment. He weighs 16lb & 6.5oz (20%). He was measured at 27.25in long (73%).  His head measured at 17.25in around (65%). Will is out of the "watch zone" on his weight! We've been trying to fatten him up with a supplement of formula each day and now solids.

She listened to his heart & lungs and looked in his eyes & ears, which are all great. Will showed off his leg strength by kicking almost the whole time he was being examined and his Dr said he is so strong. William rolled over while she was talking to us and did his attempting to crawl movements. Will isn't sitting on his own yet (something to work on), but she said it might not be long 'til he's crawling around. He already does a little bit of an army crawl to get himself closer to toys. 

No teeth yet, but he may by the next time he has a well-baby check up. His Dr recommended Tylenol or Motrin for any pain and suggested staying away from numbing things like oragel. She also said that some kids drool and have terrible pain along with teething while others just get teeth like it's a normal day. I'm hoping for the latter!

Dr did suggest working toward three square meals a day with solids. Grains and fruit for breakfast, fruit and veggie at lunch, and a protein and veggie for dinner. But continue nursing/formula as that is there he is getting most of his nutrients now and for the rest of his first year.

Will had two shots today to keep updated with his vaccinations. Bret wasn't able to be at him 2- or 4-month appointments, so he was not used to how they are given. I prepped him before the appointment as so what we were to do (hold him still/down while they gave the shots in his thighs). Both of them (Bret & William) did better than I thought! Will cried until the nurses left the room, then he was okay again. One of the nurses had to come back for something and he started crying again, maybe he thought she had another shot to give ;)

According to our doctor, what we need to be working on between now & his next appointment (9 month appointment)

-cuddles, love, and rocking :)

-reading to William each day!!

-encourage the babbling, cooing, & squealing Will does each day -- work on consonant sounds (mamama, dadada, bababa, gagaga, etc.)

-reaching and grasping for objects in his range and moving toward things out of his range

Upcoming milestones to watch for:

-sitting up on own & keeping head stable while sitting

-moving fluidly from laying to sitting

-bearing weight on legs when in a standing position (Will LOVES his jumpers & jumping on anyone holding him)

-recognizing voices & faces beyond just mom and dad

-recognizing self in a mirror

-first tooth/teeth (on average, comes between 6-9 months)

Next Appt- nine month appt in September