Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Growing Baby Boy - 4 Month Check Up

First, Happy Birthday to my mom - we still haven't quite decided on a name that Max will call her. We just can't seem to find anything we like. Zach likes bubbe. We may just have to wait until Max can talk and he'll decide!
So, we went to the doctor today for Max's 4 month check up. He weighs 18 lbs and 5.6 ounces, which is the 94% for his age. His head measured 17.5 inches, which is in the 93rd percentile. He measured 27.5 inches which is the 98% for his age. So, he's gained 9 lbs and about 9 oz and grown 7.5 inches since he was born! His head has grown 2.5 inches. Dr. Stewart says he is PERFECT - tell us something we didn't know! She kept telling us over and over again just how beautiful he is and we didn't object! The nurse stated that he was a very proportional baby. Dr. Stewart did give Max a little lecture about rolling over from his back to his stomach before rolling from his stomach to his back. Apparently babies are suppose to roll from their stomachs to their backs first because it is suppose to be easier. I told her that he didn't get that memo. So, she shook her finger at him and told him to start reading the same baby books I read and follow along! So cute! He's developmental on task and has reached all his "scheduled" milestones! She says he will really start developing his own little personality and that things are about to get even more fun! I just can't wait.
He got his second set of immunizations today. He did really well considering. (Mom did worse this time around - it just hurts my feelings to see him cry, which he NEVER hardly does. I act kinda the same way with Rocky too! It's ridiculous! I just don't like anyone to be in pain.) Max stopped crying and was just fine as soon as she released his legs. He's such a big boy!
Max is napping now so I'm off to do some work! Hope you all have a Wonderful Wednesday.

3 comments:

Lauren Smart said...

Sounds like he is really growing and learning new things...that's great! I bet the shots are hard...just remember...they won't remember it later! Have a great rest of the week!

Ben said...
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Ben said...

Congratulations on the baby!