Four Month Check-up

Alexander had his Four Month Check-up with Dr. M today (Friday) and everything went very well.

The numerical details first:
Weight: 12 lbs 15 oz
Height: 25"
Head Circumference: 39.4 cm

Although Alexander is still the smallest baby of our group, Dr. M is very pleased with his growth. Since the two month check up, he's gained 3 lbs 10 oz.

We got the ok to start solids so sometime over the next two weeks we'll try to see how Alexander takes to it. We can start with fruits & vegetables and see if he enjoys them. Dr. M suggested the "Rule of Ones" to help him get used to it. One tablespoon of One type of food for One Week - I think it'll depend on Alexander and how he reacts.

Shots - I'm happy to report that both Mommy & Alexander took the shots well this time around. There was crying (on Alexander's part, Mommy didn't watch) but it wasn't nearly as bad as last time. And we even went last because Alexander had fallen asleep. However, it didn't help that Dr. M stopped after the 2nd one to answer a question and poor Alexander was lying there crying, waiting for to be picked up, but of course I couldn't until Dr. M finished the shots.

It was nice to see how the other 4 babies have grown and are developing. Some are sitting up more than others, where as some are able to roll tummy to back and vice versa. I would say that all of the babies are pretty much on par with each other although each one has "something" going on. Alexander has this weird cold thing that isn't really a cold anymore so it could be allergies. One baby had a flat back of the head that Dr. M ordered x-rays to show the mom that her baby was just fine. I felt so bad for her because she was visibly upset. Another baby has a pretty bad case of reflux, and then another one has a 'stork mark' and when Dr. M told the parents that it would probably go away around the age of 4-8 yrs old, they look devastated. The last baby seemed to be doing well except that Dr. M would really like more naps. I really like our group and the people & babies in there. It'll be fun to watch them grow up, and would be nice if we could develop friendships & play dates from this.

The next appt is in September for the Six Month Check-up and again with more shots...