Friday, October 08, 2010

4 month stats

Since someone is sleeping with his thumb and his blankie, I'll jot down his 4 month appointment stats:

Head circumference 16 1/4 inches, 48th percentile
Weight 16 pounds 6 ounces, 75th percentile
Height 26 1/4 inches, 90th percentile.

Still a really big boy! He hardly cried for his 4 immunizations, which made poor nurse Kim feel a little better about having to stick him. Dr. Jon was really pleased with him and said he could start rice cereal (barf!) and veggies. Supposedly nobody should start any of the other cereals until 6 months because of the gluten. I'm tempted to just wait the 2 months and begin on oatmeal... not like he's not gaining enough as it is or anything!

The weather has been doing its ridiculous 44 degree mornings and 78 degree afternoons all week, and it's supposed to be gorgeous (read: hot) this weekend, so we'll be going to home group and Erie Orchard and Nina's birthday party and church. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

1 comment:

JC said...

So just to add in the 2¢ I've heard from others... =)

Susan (corbett hopf) said that she and the other doulas encourage mom's who haven't given formula to wait until 6 months. Something about the stomach sealing up. I was listening, but I don't always retain info that seems too gross or is just beyond normal comprehension skills.

AND... G's dr said that she encourages everyone to wait until 6 months as there's no nutritional need before then, but she also knows that parents will do whatever they want. hehe! That's one of the reasons we love her - she's just so practical and funny about things. She's also AWESOME w/G and very wise, but you know, practical and funny go a long way. =)

Love you oodles! Can't wait to see pix whenever the computer and camera start talking again (those silly JH girls...)