six month appointment

March 1

After rescheduling twice, I finally took Miller for his six-month check-up today. His appointment was originally scheduled for February 9, during Tulsa's big snowstorm. So, I rescheduled his appointment for February 15. Then, he was diagnosed with RSV on Valentine's Day, so we had to reschedule again!

He is a happy, healthy baby! He is in the 43rd percentile for weight and the 84th percentile for height. He is meeting all of his developmental milestones and showed Kathy how well he sits up! He had his shots and only cried for a minute. He does have an umbilical hernia, but Kathy says that it is completely normal and should close on its own.

We can continue adding more foods to his diet and he will naturally decrease his formula intake. Kathy suggested that we try feeding him yogurt as well as applesauce and prunes for constipation. Around nine months, when he develops a pincer grasp, we can start feeding him foods like cheerios.

We also need to start encouraging Miller to sleep through the night. At this age, he should be able to sleep for 10-12 hours without waking up to eat. Kathy suggested letting him cry, but I plan on doing a little bit more research before making any decisions about sleep training.