Six Month Stats

John visited the pediatrician for his six month checkup today. (we just spent the weekend celebrating his half-birthday, his baptism, and the Olympics-- more to come on the festivities)

Here's his stats:
Length- 28 inches, 94th percentile!!
Weight- 17lbs, 6oz, 52nd percentile
Head- 17 inches, "average"

He has only one inch to go before he's at the height limit for his carseat! Maybe he's taking after his namesake for height :-)

He impressed everyone with his strength doing "baby crunches" whilst being measured, and rolling over and holding his head and chest high when the doctor was there. (btw, she said he has a "nice, round head")

She said we don't need to be concerned about the spit ups since he's clearly growing and happy. Also he said he can try drinking some water (up to 8 oz a day).

We'd taken a break from the cereal when he got a cold just before our two week trip to SC (plus it was so easy not to be bothered by pumping, mixing cereal, finding a place to seat him to feed him, etc. while traveling), so we need to get back to that.

We also discussed sunblock. She continues to recommend Neutrogena Sensitive Skin brand and also likes "the organic ones." We'll continue to stick with the zinc and titanium and steer clear of the chemical-based sunscreens. She also encouraged us to have both boys wear hats and sunglasses when outdoors.

John got the next round of shots (he eagerly gulped down the oral rotovirus vaccine this time!), and didn't cry too much. He did pass out in the car on the way home.

James was a proud big brother and so well behaved. He enjoyed standing in the stool to watch John's check-up, and to play tic-tac-toe with me while we waited.

Both boys are now napping upstairs. (James's first nap at home in ages!)