Beckett's official stats were: 26 3/4 inches long, 13 pounds and 5.5 ounces, and 16 1/4" for head size. He is in the 50th percentile for height, not on the charts of weight, and 5th percentile for head size. The middle stat is what is concerning. He is gaining weight but not as fast as the doctor would like. He has always been on the small side, but he fell of the charts at this visit.
His low weight means we have to make some changes. Dr. Scott thinks that it may be do to how active he is which means he needs more calories. We were planning on switching to formula in the near future, but now he have no choice. He has to take at least two formula bottles a day and needs to be eating three solid meals a day with lots of healthy fats like avocados. The formula is definitely going to be the biggest change for everyone. The good news is Daniel can now help with his feedings!
Other than that small hiccup, Beckett is advanced (the doctor's words totally not mine) in other areas. She was super impressed that he is sitting up (a new development as of this week) and can push of on his knees and elbows and scoot. He can roll from his stomach to his back but gets to his side rolling the opposite way and decides he has had enough. Apparently he also has a large occipital bone which is the area of the brain that controls vision. Dr. Scott thinks that means he may be a pilot but I would prefer something a little safer, unless he is piloting his private PJ in which case his mom has a few vacation ideas.
Our visit ended with shots, which are never fun. He cried harder but not for as long as last time. We should get a break from shots at our nine month check-up and that will be a welcome break.
We go back in a month to see if our changes to his diet have made any changes. Keep your fingers crossed that Beckett gets a little fatter.
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That photo melts me. We will fatten that baby up, in a healthy way of course!! And it was very exciting to see a new post too;)
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