4 Month Check-up

Jacob had his 4 month doctor's visit yesterday. My little chub weighed in at 16 lbs (75th percentile), measured 26 inches long (80th percentile), and has a head circumference of 42 inches (45th percentile). He fell along all of the same lines on the growth chart as he did at his 2 month appointment.

He performed well for the doctor. He smiled and laughed at her. He did his best to play with all of the neat "toys" she put in front of him, though her intention was to look in his ears and eyes. However, he did not like the wooden tongue depressor and managed to gag with his mouth shut. When doc rolled him on his tummy, he not only played with the crinkly paper on the table, he shredded it to bits (and refused to let go when she picked him up). Much to Grandma Kelley's pleasure, the doctor actually said the words "he's perfect".

Then came the shots. This time he had one vaccine orally and one in each thigh. In contrast to his 2 month appointment, he took the needles like a champion. He cried with the second shot but the nurse said that one is a little thicker. But once Daddy picked him up, the world was good again.

We go back in 2 months and we are hoping for more of the same.

Operation Spoon-Feed

Operation Spoon-Feed is being considered a success. Jacob managed to gobble-down 1/2 a tablespoon of rice cereal on Monday night. He wasn't so sure at first, but finally realized how to open his mouth and suck the cereal off of the spoon. After that, he was excited for each mouthful. There was still a little cereal that managed to escape and landed on his innocent white onesie. The good news is that I expected more casualties than that.

Below is the evidence. I do want to note that I couldn't get any of him smiling because he was too anxious for the next spoonful and had his complete concentration on my hand movements.

Moving Up

Jacob got his first "taste" of rice cereal last night. By that, I mean that he lost patience with the spoon, screamed loudly, and the cereal just pooled in his mouth. I don't think any actually made it down his throat.

Needless to say, we aborted Operation Spoon-Feed and made the boy happy with his bottle. Apparently, he prefers efficiency over novelty.

Despite our obvious failure, we got some good shots of Jake in his shiny new highchair. A few are included below, see Family Photos for the full spread.

Doggie Drama

Now, we all know that Wrigley is a princess but I never figured she would be the type to rule her kingdom with harshness.

Last night, Jacob and I were playing ball with Josie. Wrigley was laying in the yard minding her own and everyone else's business. Josie kept running past her in pursuit of her tennis ball. Apparently, Princess Wrigley had enough of that game and tried to give Josie a warning. However, Josie turned at the same time and Wrigley's tooth got caught on Josie's hind end. This misjudgement of timing on both of their parts resulted in a gash on Josie's hind-quarter that is about an inch long and the size of a dime. Josie yelped and came running to me to be coddled. Wrigley did her best to avoid my stare.

Afterwards, Wrigley felt somewhat guilty and spent the rest of the night hiding out in her palace in the basement. Josie, on the other hand, was basking in the sympathy lovin'. She milked it for all that it was worth.

We got her all cleaned up last night and then this morning Scott trimmed the hair around the wound to help it heal. For any of you who know Josie, you will understand that she is less than a willing patient (she is such an embarrassment when we have to go to the vet).

It turned out to be a Sunday to remember. Life is never boring at our house!

Two Month Check-up

Jacob had his two month check-up today. As Grandma Kelley predicted, the doctor said that he is perfect. While he didn't appreciate being stripped down to his nudies, he did give the nurses and doctor a smile or two while they were examining him. That is until the nurse came in and gave him his vaccinations. I have never heard him scream like that...and of course, I cried.

Other than the tears, all was well. He now weighs 13 lbs 4 oz (80th percentile). He is 24.25 inches long (75th percentile). His head circumference is 39.5 inches (30th percentile). He did really well holding his head up when the doctor put him on his tummy, better than she expected. He also had good tummy noises despite not having pooped for three days.

We return again in two months for his next check-up and another round of shots.