MDG at 6 Months

This guy turned six months old!!!

First, the stats. He weighed in at 17lb 4oz (44%) and 27.25in (76%). Long and lean I guess. Head size somewhere in the 60s for percentile but I never pay much attention to that one.

The doc gave him some toys to 'play' with and I guess he did well. Grabbing, using both hands, turning towards the sound of a bell, putting everything right into his mouth.

now both boys can play with toys at the park

We have a go-ahead for more solids which I think should make him happy. While I love some aspects of nursing, the every two hours schedule he set has been a pain at times, so knowing it will gradually dwindle over the summer is good news. So is the idea of no more pumping over the summer! My fellow nursing teachers are all expressing this same excitement for vacation. (Expressing. Ha! No pun intended.)

As for MDG and his development, he sits like a champ. He still pretty much only rolls belly to back but prefers to get up on hands and knees and rock like nobody's business. Will he ever go anywhere? Time will tell. For now we get a kick out of watching.

He hates peas, loves fruits, and is neutral on cereals. He enjoys baths when PDG doesn't splash too much, and he smiles at everyone, even when he feels crummy.

He's finally sleeping until 3:30 or 4 most nights, when healthy, and that makes life grand.

Overall, things are looking up. Hello 6 months. Let the fun months begin!