Thursday, January 8, 2009

Matilda's 6 month check up



Matilda had her 6 month check up today.
She is 14 pounds, 7 ounces and 27 inches long.
She is still in the 20th percentile for weight and the 90th for height and has been steady on that curve.
She is very very healthy and the doctor remarked on how strong she is (again) and said that she is an advanced sitter for her age and that most of her peers would not be able to sit nearly as long as she can and a good number of 6 month olds are not sitting on their own yet at all, so she really is strong!
He said her social development is going well too--she smiles and laughs and is making consonant sounds and is interested in and engaged with her toys and surroundings.
She was very good. She had to get three shots again, and daddy sat with her this time, she cried, which was hard for daddy, but they both made it through.
She has two teeth and she should have a third in a few weeks. The doctor said she would probably have 6-8 teeth before her next visit!
We'll be starting foods at 8 months.
She goes back in April for a 9-month check up.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

What a big girl! Matilda looks so sweet. I'm glad she is healthy and growing well.

Love,
Grandma Gustafson