You seem to have grown up over night! Where did my newborn baby go?!?! Although I miss those times, I just love interacting with you and watching you grown. You are so much fun and you are a very happy baby. You constantly have a smile on your face. Everyone comments on what a good baby you are!
Measurements
You weighed 16 lbs 6 ounces and were in the 55th percentile for weight. You measured 25 inches and were in the 25th percentile for height (down from 30th percentile at 4 months). Your head measured 43.5 cm and was in the 80th percentile. So far, you certainly look like you are going to take after your Mommy :-) And you for sure are not following in Carson's footsteps. Here are Carson's 6 Months stats. He was in the 97th percentile for his weight...weighing in at a whopping 21 lbs 13 ounces! He was in the 85th percentile for his height at 27.5 inches. And he was in the 97th percentile for his head at 47 cm.
Sleep
You are have taken a set back on your sleep patterns but it wasn’t your fault! Mommy got a little too comfortable with the night feedings when she decided to lay you down next to her to nurse instead of nursing you and putting you right back to bed. Now Mommy falls asleep with you when you nurse and you stay in bed with Mommy and Daddy for the rest of the night. Since you are right next to me, you tend to want to nurse a little more frequently for shorter periods of time and have been waking up more than once a night. Hopefully we will break that habit soon. You should be sleeping all the way through the night now. I am sure you can, lets just see if Mommy can hold you to it!
Temperament
I sound like a broken record but it is so true to say you are such an EASY baby. You have pretty much been like this since birth. You are happy almost all the time. You love to be on a schedule. You still only fuss when you are hungry or tired. And even then, its not much of a fuss and its an easy fix. You entertain yourself really well. You don't mind being in the car at all. You love your baths. I am trying to think of things that are common to upset a baby of your age and I can't think of a one that bothers you. We love it!!!
Health
If there is one thing we have struggled with it is your health. Unfortunately you are still prone to colds and ear infections although you have had the tubes put in your ears. You are on and off antibiotics, which I hate. You had yet another ear infection this month. The good news is the tubes allow for decreased discomfort so, like your brother, you seem to be use to being sick and it doesn't seem to phase you much. I guess there is a little good with the bad.
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| Happy Baby! |
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| Trying baby food for the first time! Squash! This went over a lot better then the cereal went last month. |
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| "Why must you ALWAYS have that camera in my face." Get used to it sweet heart! |
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| Haley really took to eating her vegetables. And she enjoyed trying to feed herself. Ha! I say, the messier the better! |
