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[likeaustralia]

Ethan had his 6-month checkup yesterday and his head measured large, so they are sending us for an ultrasound next week. It's not even off the charts, just 75th percentile. Urg. I am so, So, SO tired of all the scary sh*t doctors have put on us for no reason.

First "there must have been a reason" he came early (so put him through a million and one tests to find NOTHING).

Then (while we are still in the NICU), "he probably has down syndrome" (because some quack of a doctor thought his ears looked too small...uuh he was PREMATURE.. his cartilige hadn't developed 100% -- They are PERFECTLY NORMAL ears, even a little big like DH! )

Now "his head is too big." Seriously? He's perfect and WAS born a month early so he's catching up! AND DH is 6'3 and has a rather large head himself.

Sigh. I'm just hoping it's nothing like everything else has been.

 

[likeaustralia]

On a happier note, he's eating and loving everything we've given him since we've properly started solids. Oatmeal, bananas, apples, sweet potato, cantaloupe (and that weeee bit of chocolate!). Dr. said we need to get him trying some less sweet stuff, so I got some broccoli to steam up for tonight. I've been trying to get avocado for him for a couple weeks and every one has been rotten that I've cut into! So annoying! Must be a rough season for avocados right now.

 

[armywife11]

Sorry to hear thats all going on! But yay for food!!

 

[wantanerd]

My son loves food so much he's gained almost two pounds in a month (hes on the small side so its a good thing!) He absolutely loves guacamole! It's hilarious to watch him eat! We are up to feeding him a decent portion of solids three times a day. With his appetite, he will catch up in no time!

 

[Wilsey]

So what new tricks are everyone's baby's doing?

 

[armywife11]

LO found her feet and started rolling onto her belly.

 

[rosabelle]

Lil one loves rolling now, and has just started rolling back the other way.
She is eating 3 times a day as well, she just loooves food. She has slowed down alot on the formula but making sure she still gets enough because she is only 5 months old.. actually 5 months today! I cant believe how fast the time is going..

 

[likeaustralia]

Ethan has been blowing raspberries the past couple weeks and getting really into lately. It's even MORE fun when he has food in his mouth. Haha I've also veered away from the BLW approach and have started him on some homemade purees because he's a little on the skinny side and he just loves eating, but was getting frustrated because he couldn't figure out how to do it himself. I felt so bad for him that I just started feeding him with my finger and/or a little spoon and it made him SO happy I couldn't stop.

 

[wantanerd]

Doyle can fully sit up now, and he is working on crawling, he still doesnt understand you don't use your head to crawl. He is talking up a storm and is taking backward steps in his walker.

 

[Bug222]

Iain has been sitting for about a month now, he is working hard on crawling, right now just shuffles himself backwards.

 

[josephine3]

Likeaustralia - u should tell the docs it must be his small ears making his head look big

im sure all will be fine i think they are just so scared of being sued they'd rather run lots of tests and find nothing than not do any and there be a problem.

Georgas new favething is goin 'mamamamama' whenever i leave a room or she wants my attention. Only rolled once tho i thought shed be doing it more by now.

 

[likeaustralia]

Thanks jo. You're probably right. I would think he'd have some other symptoms or be behind (not ahead for goodness sake!) if there was something truly going on with his head. I had really bad experiences with doctors as a kid and I don't want it to happen for him too. His ultrasound appt is Friday. I'm taking him to the same place I went when I was pregnant, so at least I know the place. I'll be sure to update after we get the results.

 

[jmandrews]

Hi ladies!!!!
I have been awful about keeping in touch. It's hard to find time to get on the computer these days. Everlee is growing so fast! I am just amazed with all the changes she's made. He is working on sitting all by herself. Almost there just working on her balance. She can roll to tummy but will not roll back. He throws a fit until I finally cave and go flip her back over. She's so funny she grabs my face and will open her mouth and put it against my cheek. That's we way of giving me kisses. It is so adorable. She's really into playing with her toys and grabbing them. I am having so much fun being a mommy. I would def. have another. It sounds great when I think about it but in reality 2 babies would be tough so we will be waiting awhile.

 

[likeaustralia]

Just a quick update after the u/s - all looks normal. Radiologist said he had a " good looking brain"

 

[armywife11]

Had the four month check up all is good.

 

[Bug222]

a few of Iain's 6 month pictures

 

[armywife11]

awwwwwwww

 

[jmandrews]

He is soooo adorable!!!

 

[likeaustralia]

E is getting his first tooth! He's been SUPER grumpy. Yesterday was the worst.. didn't want to eat, sleep, play, held, be put down... NOTHING made him happy. Poor baby (and mommy...)!

 

[wantanerd]

Doyle got his first two teeth within 12 hours of each other! It's definitely not a fun time and am hoping the top two teeth don't come in for a little while! We got baby oragel for him and that seemed to help a little. I also gave him ibprofen at night when the teething pain was at its worst.

Living in a hotel for a month has not been fun. I am thankful he still thinks he can use his face to crawl. He can wait another two weeks to get the hang of it! He is taking a few forward steps in his walker as well. He would probably be taking more if the hotel room wasn't all carpet. I can't wait to put him in his own room again. He's started to get up twice a night again. I think it would be less if he couldn't roll over and see I was in the bed next to his pack and play.
Doyle started to say MaMa yesterday! It totally melted my heart.
Here's his 7 month pic.

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