How about a 4 month check in??

[eliz77]

By now, most of us have had our 4 month check up. Thought it would be interesting to see where our babies are!

1-Birthdate

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length

4-Eating cereal(s)?

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc...

[eliz77]

1-Birthdate 12/6/14

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight 6-7 now 17lbs

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length 21" now 27"...almost time to pull out his 9 month clothes!

4-Eating cereal(s)? Started on oatmeal, and he seemed to like it, understands the concept and grabs spoon to get to mouth, but won't eat much. Dr suggested trying a different grain, so got brown rice to try.

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc... He was a champ for his shots today! No crying! Naps are a thing of the past...and he's still sleeping in my room and with me most of the time. He's getting too long for the RnP and bassinet. I'm dreading making transition to crib soon.

[malmomma]

By now, most of us have had our 4 month check up. Thought it would be interesting to see where our babies are!

1-Birthdate December 21st

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight Nathan was 9 lbs 5oz at birth and is now 19 lbs 3 oz

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length21 inches at birth and 27 inches now

4-Eating cereal(s)?not yet, we got the ok from the pediatrician yesterday, but haven't started

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc... Nathan still hasn't rolled, but he hasn't been interested in it much either. He much prefers to sit up now instead of laying back. He also loves to splash his feet in the bath! eliz77 he's still in the rnp too, but definitely too long for it! I can't believe he's going to outgrow his infant car seat soon!

[nolanova85]

1-Birthdate 12/16/14

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight born at 8lb 15oz, is 17lb now

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length born at 21", is 27" now

4-Eating cereal(s)? We tried oatmeal cereal this weekend. He didn't get it. Going to try again this coming weekend.

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc... Our guy has always been a good sleeper and been in his crib since 5 weeks. But he recently started rolling over literally as soon as we lay him down on his back. The pedi said it's fine, but it still makes me so nervous! I always watch on the video monitor to make sure I can clearly see an ear (my signal that his head is to the side and he can breathe!).

[pros521]

Birthdate 12/4
Weight at birth vs now. 8.6 -17.2
Length 21 1/2. Now 28 1/4
Eating rice cereal. He loves it! Tried apples- not a fan

I'm surprised at how big these babies are! DD was a mini compared. She didn't weigh 17 pounds until almost a year. Always wore clothes that matched her age. This guy is already wearing 9-12 and we are looking for a new car seat. He's just about too long for the carrier! Only an inch and a half to go!

[cwbh928]

What a great idea!!

1-Birthdate - Dec. 11, 2014

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight - 6lbs 12oz; now 13lbs 12oz

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length - 19 inches; now 23.5

4-Eating cereal(s)? - no not yet, our pedi said to start introducing rice cereal/oatmeal around 5-5 1/2 months! Looking forward to that! She did however say we can give him a little juice (water-down) to help with pooping. Have not done that yet, because ready some mixed reviews....

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc...
I just love how he is developing his own little attitude and some times temper!!! He also loves to touch and pull out german shepherds ears (who is a good sport about it). I guess right now I am just toying with the idea of the apple prune/pear juice, anyone ever heard of this? (Side-note: I fully trust my doctor, just was curious)

[userdeleted]

Apr 21, 2015 9:36:39 GMT -5 eliz77 said:

By now, most of us have had our 4 month check up. Thought it would be interesting to see where our babies are!

1-Birthdate

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length

4-Eating cereal(s)?

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc...

I like this idea!

1 - 11/23/14

2 - 6lb 13oz vs 18 lbs! (at 4 mos. I don't know what he weighs now, but he's stinkin' heavy.)

3 - 18.7" vs 26"

4 - No

5 - we got our first tooth yesterday! And sadly, he's getting close to outgrowing his swing. It's how I get naps out of him, and I'm nervous about trying to transition to the crib. He does well in there at night in his Merlin, so hopefully it will be okay.

[eliz77]

Apr 21, 2015 13:10:22 GMT -5 cwbh928 said:

What a great idea!!

1-Birthdate - Dec. 11, 2014

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight - 6lbs 12oz; now 13lbs 12oz

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length - 19 inches; now 23.5

4-Eating cereal(s)? - no not yet, our pedi said to start introducing rice cereal/oatmeal around 5-5 1/2 months! Looking forward to that! She did however say we can give him a little juice (water-down) to help with pooping. Have not done that yet, because ready some mixed reviews....

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc...
I just love how he is developing his own little attitude and some times temper!!! He also loves to touch and pull out german shepherds ears (who is a good sport about it). I guess right now I am just toying with the idea of the apple prune/pear juice, anyone ever heard of this? (Side-note: I fully trust my doctor, just was curious)

My LO does the same to the dogs and 1 cat. Luckily they are all tolerant,,,cat #2 most likely would not be...LO also laughs when he sees any of them walking nearby and that seems to be his "come" call to the dogs, who happily oblige! 

LO also has had some pooping issues and I have given prune juice (1oz). He loves it! Dr said fine to do once in a while but if I need to give more often, should do 1/2oz prune (or apple) w/1/2oz water. The prune juice works very well!

[jesster88]

1-Birthdate 12-15

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight 6lbs 10oz, now 12lbs 6 oz he's just a little boy we say

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length 20.5", now 23.5"

4-Eating cereal(s)? No, our pediatrician said wait until 6 months especially since DS is so tiny. Ped wants his calories to keep coming from breastmilk since it is more nutrient dense.

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc... When your baby is in the 2% for size there is the constant concern of "am I feeding him enough?". His weight is fine for his height so we just keep feeding him as much as he will take. Dr isn't worried so I try not to.

[cwbh928]

Apr 21, 2015 13:16:37 GMT -5 eliz77 said:

Apr 21, 2015 13:10:22 GMT -5 cwbh928 said:

What a great idea!!

1-Birthdate - Dec. 11, 2014

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight - 6lbs 12oz; now 13lbs 12oz

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length - 19 inches; now 23.5

4-Eating cereal(s)? - no not yet, our pedi said to start introducing rice cereal/oatmeal around 5-5 1/2 months! Looking forward to that! She did however say we can give him a little juice (water-down) to help with pooping. Have not done that yet, because ready some mixed reviews....

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc...
I just love how he is developing his own little attitude and some times temper!!! He also loves to touch and pull out german shepherds ears (who is a good sport about it). I guess right now I am just toying with the idea of the apple prune/pear juice, anyone ever heard of this? (Side-note: I fully trust my doctor, just was curious)

My LO does the same to the dogs and 1 cat. Luckily they are all tolerant,,,cat #2 most likely would not be...LO also laughs when he sees any of them walking nearby and that seems to be his "come" call to the dogs, who happily oblige! 

LO also has had some pooping issues and I have given prune juice (1oz). He loves it! Dr said fine to do once in a while but if I need to give more often, should do 1/2oz prune (or apple) w/1/2oz water. The prune juice works very well!

Aww!! I love that the baby and the dogs get along!!

Okay great! It's nice to hear someone else say they were told as well! We haven't tried it yet, but I am thinking of he doesn't poop again today I might go ahead. Yeah the Dr. basically said equally parts of juice and water and also said not to make it a habit, which makes sense based on what I read. I am hoping it works and that he loves it!!! Thanks!!!!

[eliz77]

Apr 21, 2015 13:27:03 GMT -5 jesster88 said:

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc... When your baby is in the 2% for size there is the constant concern of "am I feeding him enough?". His weight is fine for his height so we just keep feeding him as much as he will take. Dr isn't worried so I try not to.

The way I look at it is someone has to make up the bottom %! And like you said-if your baby is smaller, why should his weight be at top of charts? My LO was that same exact size as your guy at 10 weeks (he was 12-8, 23") so it is proportional. DH is really tall and we have height on both sides of the family. I think I would be more concerned if my guy was not so long! 

P.S...the lactation consultant at my Pedi office told me the Drs like to see an EBF baby double their birth weight by 5 months, so your guy IS on track!

[stefdolly]

Birthdate: 12/13
Weight 7.7 at birth 11.5 at check up
Length 19.5 at birth 24 in now
Cereal: yes! He's off the charts for weight so I was told to either give formula (he drinks Bm only, I EP) or to start solids. So far he's loving it!

AW: he's rolling alllll over I can hardly keep up. Grabs his paci from me and puts it his own mouth.. And trying to sit up so bad! It's all so bittersweet!

[babyrn2009]

12/5/14

Birth weight: 9-3
Now: 16-8

Birth length: 21
Now: 26.75

No solids yet (waiting until 6 months).

AW: I have the sweetest, most cuddly and mellow little guy!! He's exactly what I needed for a 3rd baby...#2 is a firecracker, LOL!!

[fergie17]

Great thread idea!!

Birthdate: 12/1
Weight 8-5 at birth 16-2 at 4 mo check up.
Length 19.5 at birth 25 I think now
Cereal: nope just bm.

AW: he's fascinated by his hands and is really starting to get a good pincer grasp. He loves standing on my lap and I the bouncer. He's so close to sitting up on his own but not quite. He's making lots of ba ba ba syllables and adding consonants all the time. Makes his speech pathologist mommy proud!

[chicorojo]

1. 12/2/14
2. Birth weight: 9#15.5 now: 18
3. Birth length : 21inches now: 25.5 inches
4. Gave us the ok to try cereal or oatmeal, but I tried and he just isn't ready yet, so I will try again in a couple weeks.

He was a little doll at his appointment, he cooperated nicely with our doc. He was crying when he got shots but would smile through his tears because we were telling him it was okay. So cute.
He was really big at birth but it seems most of the babies have caught up with him !

[linden25]

1. Birthdate 12/9

2. Birthweight 6lbs 5 ounces 4 month 14lbs 14 ounces

3. Birth length 19.5 now 23.75

4. Cleared to try oatmeal but haven't gotten around to getting any yet. No real rush

5. She was such an unhappy newborn and now she's just the happiest smiling baby. I know people say they loved the newborn stage but I don't miss it at all.

[frenchy816]

Birthdate: 12/20
Weight: 9 lb 1 oz vs 12 lb 14 oz
Length: 21 in vs 26 in
solids: waiting until at least 6 mos, EBF for now.

LO hasn't actually had his 4 mo appt yet, it's in May. His pedi was booked solid for April! We did have a 'sick' visit last week and that's where the stats are coming from.

He is grabbing EVERYTHING, loves his musical toys, and is very interested in everything, but he won't nap. :-(

[kookooma]

1. Birthdate- 12/22
2. Birth weight- 7lbs 11oz. 4mo- 16lbs 12.5oz
3. Birth length- 21.5in 4mo- 25.98in
4. Still EBF. We tried oatmeal yesterday after our appt and the ok from our peds. He definately is interested in it and will eat a really small amount on a spoon but the tongue reflex is still working against him.
5. Tommy still hasn't rolled over. Our ped isn't too worried. She said he is just a content baby and doesn't get upset enough to roll over. He does go side to side but hasn't flipped all the way. His older brothers cheer him on which he thinks is hilarious. We lucked out he is just an easy happy baby!

[gustierx]

1. Birthday: 11/25

2. Weight: 5 lb 11 oz at birth, 12 lb 4 oz at her 4-month check (not sure what she is today)

3. Length: 19.5" at birth, 25" at her 4-month check

4. Cereal: No, but hoping to try in the next week or so because she seems really interested and ready!

5. DD starts daycare on Monday- my mom has watched her for the last 2.5 months. Hope we're all ready!

[erien22846]

1-Birthdate 12/7

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight 8 lbs 4 oz --> 12 lbs 10 oz

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length 20.5" --> 26"

4-Eating cereal(s)? No solids yet and no plan for when we'll start.

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc... She's a rolling machine! Her brother didn't roll back to tummy until days before he turned 6 months so this is different. No more leaving her in the middle of our bed and we have to be more mindful of what's laying around on the floor. Still no interest at all in sitting up. She doesn't babble nearly as much as her brother did. She just sits back and takes in the world around her. Only concern right now is her weight so we go back in for a weight check next Monday to make sure she's gaining.

[serunatu]

Birthday 12/19/21

Birth weight: 7.6
Now: 17.1

Birth height: 21.5 inches
Now: 27 inches

Exclusively breast fed still. Got the okay from the doctor to start solids but I am going to try to wait closer to 6 months.

She rolled over for the first time yesterday! From back to front. She is also always talking/singing. Happy baby.

[happyfeet9]

Birth date: 12/17

Birth weight vs 4 month weight: 8lbs 8oz vs 14lbs 14oz

Birth length vs 4 month length: 20.5" vs 25.75"

Eating cereal/solids? Not yet, our ped said to start between 5 and 6 months.

AW: He rolled front to back at around 5 weeks and is just now starting to roll back to front. He loves to stand more than sitting. But right now he loves to grab anything and everything and babbles incessantly! He is mostly just a happy giggly baby.

[emilypk]

1-12/1
2-was 8lb 11oz at birth, 14 lb 1oz at 4 months
3-was 20.5in at birth, 25in at 4 months
4-no cereal yet, but we got the go-ahead from the ped. I wanted to hold off a little bit, but I think she's ready to try soon.

She loves to roll from back to tummy, but doesn't love tummy time and hasn't figured out how to roll back yet. im sure one of these times she'll get mad enough to get herself back over! She really focuses on whatever she is doing these days. We are just starting to get a few giggles here and there - they are the best!

[apsalartoll]

Birthday - 12/20
Weight - 6.14 at birth, 13.12 at 4 months
Length - 19 at birth, 26 at 4 months
Solids - not yet, but ped says we can try to start whenever we want. She's had a few tiny dabs of things and wasn't interested.
Other - LO can roll tummy to back, but she will take several days off between doing it. She's totally quit taking a paci, on her own. She is getting better about napping but we have good and bad days.

[bdk0186]

1. Birthdate: 12/19
2. Birth weight: 7lbs 13 Oz 4mo- 13lbs 6oz.
3. Birth length 21.5" 4mo 25.5"
4. Haven't tried solids. May try cereal in a few weeks but haven't decided.
5. She hasn't rolled over although her ped says that she has all the skills. I feel like she will sit up before she rolls over. Next week we begin our attempt to unswaddled her. So nervous!

[rn536]

1. Birthday 11/21/14
2. Birthweight 7 pounds 9 ounces
4 month weight was 14 pounds 10 ounces
3. Birth length 20 inches
4 month length 24 1/2 inches
4. Eating single grain cereal and has also had peas, carrots and peaches. Eats some sort of solid food every day.
5. LO is the worst napper and has no schedule what so ever. I am trying hard to put him on a nap schedule or at least get him to nap in crib. Today I put him in crib and he started screaming. Decided to let him CIO for a little. After 15 minutes I could not take it and was about to go up and get him when all of a sudden I heard silence. I checked the monitor and he was asleep!!! I was shocked. He slept an hour there. On his belly too. He learned to flip over and sleep that way.

[samantha24]

1-Birthdate
Lenny 12/6
Jack 12/7

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight
Lenny 6lbs 2oz now 17lbs 4oz
Jack 6lbs 12oz now 17lbs 5oz

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length
Lenny 19 3/4 now 25 3/4
Jack 20 now 26

4-Eating cereal(s)?
Not yet but was given the go ahead to try cereals/fruits/veggies. I think they still have the tongue thrust reflex and we're BFing so I'm not in any rush. But we might start to experiment with Jack since he's more interested in what we are eating.

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc...
The boys were giving the pediatrician the biggest smiles today, it was adorable.

[rayray007]

1-Birthdate 11/18/14

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight
C: 7lb15oz 4 months: 14lb13oz
F: 6lb0oz 4 months: 11lb12oz

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length
C: just over 19". 4 months: 24.5"
F: just under 19". 4 months: 23"

4-Eating cereal(s)?
Wasn't at 4 months. Started around 4.5 months.

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc...nothing really!

[rayray007]

Apr 22, 2015 20:13:08 GMT -5 samantha24 said:

1-Birthdate
Lenny 12/6
Jack 12/7

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month weight
Lenny 6lbs 2oz now 17lbs 4oz
Jack 6lbs 12oz now 17lbs 5oz

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length
Lenny 19 3/4 now 25 3/4
Jack 20 now 26

4-Eating cereal(s)?
Not yet but was given the go ahead to try cereals/fruits/veggies. I think they still have the tongue thrust reflex and we're BFing so I'm not in any rush. But we might start to experiment with Jack since he's more interested in what we are eating.

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc...
The boys were giving the pediatrician the biggest smiles today, it was adorable.

Wowza are your twins ever growing!

[jennielee123]

1-Birthdate December 12th

2-Birth weight Vs 4 month - 8 lbs 8 oz vs. 18 lbs 8 oz now

3-Birth length Vs 4 month length- 20 vs. 27 now

4-Eating cereal(s)? Only breast milk so far, we are planning on introducing some cereal as soon as she's doing a better job sitting up

5-AW, anything goes-questions, concerns, funny stories, etc... we have found LO's tickle spots and holy cow does she giggle when we tickle her. It's so cute it makes me misty eyed.