9 month doctors visit

We had our last visit with the doctor we chose before Ben was born. I chose to not change doctors before this visit because of Ben needing to get one of his 6 month shots again (it spilled last time). Everything that happened at the visit reinforced my decision, so next week we will be interviewing a couple of doctors.

Basic stats. 28" long, 18 lbs. 13 oz, 46.5 cm head circumference

We are struggling with Ben and sleep. He has been refusing to nap at times, fighting going to sleep at night and waking often. I have read 2 different books and tried many things. Hopefully something will help him get the sleep we all need. Naps have at least happened this week and I am getting him to bed a little easier. We shall see.

6 month check-up

Wow, it's been a hectic couple of weeks. Our Internet has not been working well which has made being online tough as well. Ben is doing great. He continues to have good and bad days when it comes to teething. He's becoming more independent with so much. He now is willing to be left alone to play on the floor regularly and often wakes up in his crib and just hangs out talking to himself and playing with his hands and feet.
Ben is moving a bunch now. He is never in the same place I put him in the crib when I go and check on him. He even woke me up one night with all the moving around and running into the crib walls. He can roll from back to stomach and stomach to back but thankfully hasn't figured out that if he does it over and over again he will travel. He is scooting backwards and rocking on his hands and knees and launching himself forwards. He loves to grab anything and everything, but I think his favorite things to grab are my glasses, my hair and Jeff's beard. He interacts with people and toys regularly and has started to enjoy throwing things to the floor and fussing so someone will pick it up. He also fusses if he can't throw it to the floor. He is absolutely amazing. I am truly loving the interaction and playfulness.

So, today was our 6 month well baby check. Ben is doing great. The doctor is impressed with how strong he is. She asked if he could sit up and was amazed that not only could he sit, but he balanced himself as he began to tip. Ben now weighs 16 lbs. 10.5 oz. and is 26" long (although I think he is longer than that). On the charts, he is 50% for both height and weight and 75% for head circumference (17"). He was really good at the office considering it took us 25 minutes to be taken back to a room and then another 45 minutes before we saw the doctor (and that was only because I complained). He seems to be doing okay tonight. No more fussy than he was this morning due to teething despite the 3 shots he had today. We'll see how he's doing tomorrow and if he is running a fever.

More milestones

Ben has healed from his vaccinations. He was quite crabby and uncomfortable for close to 2 days and ran a fever for a day and a half. He is still teething and enjoys chewing on our fingers, his fingers, toys, cloth, just about anything he can get into his mouth.

We had a lovely holiday weekend. We went downtown to see fireworks and have dinner. Ben did just fine while out and the booms didn't seem to bother him. We got to see some friends both Saturday and Sunday which was lovely.

Ben is "talking" more and more. The whining tone has decreased and now usually only means he is unhappy/uncomfortable. Tonight we had the excitement of Ben rolling from back to front. He did it once, but was very close many other times. He was close to rolling front to back yesterday, but hasn't made it yet. He's awake again, so I'm off.

4 month check-up

We had our 4 month visit today. Poor boy got more vaccinations. He cried much more this time around during the shots. He has been sleeping since he calmed down (about 10 minutes after the shots).

He is doing well. The doc commented on how much he is talking, his happy demeanor and his big feet.

• Weight: 14 lbs. 2 oz
• Height: 25 inches
• Head Cir: 17 inches

We pre-dosed Tylenol and will give him more when he wakes if he seems uncomfortable and before bed. We also are gonna do a joint bath (he and I) to get those little legs moving to decrease soreness.

6-week Check-up

Today Ben saw the doctor again for his 2 month vaccinations. He is doing well. He now weighs 10 lbs. and was measured at 22 1/2 inches, however I'm pretty sure he's taller than that (probably closer to 24" by my measuring).

Ben got 3 shots and an oral dose of vaccination. He did very well with the shots and is only a little more fussy than usual. The doctor is impressed with the fact that Ben is gaining so well with simply breastfeeding. She also commented on his skin and asked if we were using lotion, nope, he's just got good skin :).

Hopefully tonight won't be too difficult and he won't be too uncomfortable from his shots.

Oh...and one bit of squee news for me...I fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans today. Only 5 lbs. till I'm back to pre-baby weight. YAY!!!