6th month checkup

We took Connor in for his 6 month checkup today.

15lbs 10oz

26″ long

17 1/4″ head circumference

Dr. Baust said he should be the Gerber baby because of his good looks and beautiful skin.  This is not the first time Connor has heard this — first mention of it was from Ms. Tammy at Daddy’s office.

Dr. Baust also said that Connor is doing great with the solids and said we can move onto to the oatmeal and mixing the foods now.  So, Connor had peas and sweet potatoes for dinner tonight and scarfed them both down as well as 6 ounces of formula.  He was a hungry boy tonight!

Connor also got 5 vaccinations today (1 orally and 2 in each thigh).  He seems to be doing well.  Victoria gave him some Tylenol late this afternoon and Connor appeared to be himself once I got home.  He was using his walker as usual and had playtime with Daddy without any tenderness (complaints) in the legs.

Dr. Baust also said he can see two teeth right below the gum line and says it could be anytime in the next couple of weeks.  Victoria’s been asking if we should get the Baby Orajel ready, but I keep telling her that Connor needs to “man up”.

We only give Connor a bath once a week (something we have gotten the OK on from Dr. Baust in the past), so we wanted to double check and see if we should be giving him a bath more often.  He says once a week is fine and that is probably why his skin is so soft and not drying out.  I asked how long we can continue the once a week baths and see up until 12 months.  Obviously if Connor has a “blow out” or has been outside in the hot weather we would choose to give him a bath that night.  That is my disclaimer before the “give him a bath every night” comments start.  😉