6 month check in

[wegrowsheep]

Dec 3, 2015 15:49:59 GMT -5 @babybean9 said:

DB turned 6 months on the 29th. He's 99th percentile for length, and 87th percentile for weight, so he's looking long and lean like mama. He half cried, stopped and gave the doctor a dirty look during his shot. Lol.

He's obsessed with his dad, rolling all over the floor and his merry muscles jumper. He goes absolutely insane for food, you can't eat infront of him without sharing. I'm loving BLW after all, and am glad it's worked out so well. He's still enjoying books, his toes, sign language, and loving on his mom, dad and big brother. He's talking and laughing more too.

Biting/scratching while nursing and his eczema are our only troubles currently. His rx and emu oil combination is working magic. I'm hoping we get this biting/scratching under control soon.

Omg, the scratching. I'm glad it's winter. Long sleeves all the time!

[Deleted]

Ali turned 6 months on December 1st. Her weight is 16 pounds 4 oz.

she has a cold right now so the doctor said to delay her shots/6 month check up. I made the appointment for 1st week of January.

She rolls but she isn't really interested in rolling that frequently. Like at night she still will stay on her back when I lay her down that way. She sits for a really short period before she topples over.

She loves eating puréed peas, sweet potato and baby oatmeal. Her sleep is still inconsistent and I never get more then a 4 hour stretch.

[baytosa2013]

C is 6 months old today. We don't have her 6 month check up till next Wednesday.

Good - She is starting to sit up better on her own and pulling up on all 4's this week. She babbles and giggles all the time. When we saw the Dr. recently for a bad diaper rash she was 15lbs 10oz.

Bad - Well it was the diaper rash but that's gone. She is in to hair pulling and trying to rip your lips off.

Likes - She LOVES her some Daddy. He is the funniest thing ever. She likes her kitties, Mr. Owl (her lovie), her feet and Vocabu-Larry (a bird on the baby channel). She rolls around all over the floor and likes her exersaucer. Splashing at bath time is a new fave too.

Dislikes - Dislikes peas, loud noises, poopy diapers and nap time

[mrsdee1982]

Had C's 6 month check up today.

14.4 pounds (12%)
25 inches long (25%)

She DID NOT like the shots. Man did she not. Poor baby. And we have to go back next week for her flu shot. They didn't want to give her the flu shot today since she is still recovering from her cold.

We are getting a referral to a specialist since she is not rolling yet. She has rolled one time from back to belly and that's it. She's also not pushing up on her arms at all yet. She can sit up for several seconds on her own though. I'm not too worried, but I guess early intervention if there is an issue is the best thing possible.

[gilder40]

Tins is a little ahead age-wise (preemie, yo), but adjusted age is about where everyone else is. She's 7 months today.

At her 6 mo appointment, she was 13 lbs 2 oz and 25.5" long. She's a tiny peanut.

She sits up for short periods of time, has no interest in rolling over (although she's done it a few times), and still HATES tummy time. She also hates being cold. We figured out that some of her worst nights sleeping are when our house is cold. We are trying a sleep sack tonight to see if that helps any.

She LOVES food, singing, music, Christmas lights, and her Sue dog. She loves lots of other things too. She's a pretty happy baby.

[tiffbot]

DD was 6 months old on the 4th and had her checkup today. She weighed in at 17.4 lbs and just over 25.5 inches. So she packed on some pounds in the last couple months to make up from her stretching out spurt at 4 months haha.

The good: she has 4 teeth, can sit up on her own (H even saw her get into sitting position from lying down yesterday), trying to crawl, very social and happy baby. She has improved greatly for car rides. She's begun eating some solids, with a little mix of purees and BLW for now. And, of course, pigtails started this month

The bad: well, sleep is on and off. Both daytime and night are questionable. The last couple nights were ok though so I shouldn't say much right now. The top teeth that came in are the ones beside her front teeth so she's still a little uncomfortable trying to get those ones in. Hopefully they come in soon and maybe she gets a little break?

The ugly: can't complain right now. She's a pretty content little thing most of the time. DS was hard core in making strange/easily overstimulated phase right now (as a preemie I think he began rapidly developing a lot of skills and teeth right now) so crossing fingers hers is more on the mild side, haha. We'll see.


ETA-oops, was supposed to do likes and dislikes haha. I can change that later. Found out she most definitely can get herself sitting from tummy position, just watched her do it myself now.

[baytosa2013]

Dec 7, 2015 13:18:13 GMT -5 tiffbot said:

DD was 6 months old on the 4th and had her checkup today. She weighed in at 17.4 lbs and just over 25.5 inches. So she packed on some pounds in the last couple months to make up from her stretching out spurt at 4 months haha.

The good: she has 4 teeth, can sit up on her own (H even saw her get into sitting position from lying down yesterday), trying to crawl, very social and happy baby. She has improved greatly for car rides. She's begun eating some solids, with a little mix of purees and BLW for now. And, of course, pigtails started this month

The bad: well, sleep is on and off. Both daytime and night are questionable. The last couple nights were ok though so I shouldn't say much right now. The top teeth that came in are the ones beside her front teeth so she's still a little uncomfortable trying to get those ones in. Hopefully they come in soon and maybe she gets a little break?

The ugly: can't complain right now. She's a pretty content little thing most of the time. DS was hard core in making strange/easily overstimulated phase right now (as a preemie I think he began rapidly developing a lot of skills and teeth right now) so crossing fingers hers is more on the mild side, haha. We'll see.


ETA-oops, was supposed to do likes and dislikes haha. I can change that later. Found out she most definitely can get herself sitting from tummy position, just watched her do it myself now.

4 teeth!!  Holy Moly!

[thecatsmeow]

LO is 6 months today, but our appt isn't until late next week, so I'll do this now, I am too excited to wait!

GOOD:
He is a sturdy little fella and so good-natured. Last week his measurements were 19#10oz and 27 1/4 in. He is rolling around and sitting up pretty well, we did our first Walmart cart ride today, he loved it but I had a little trouble keeping him in place, the belt is ridiculously useless. His blanket provided a little more stability. I also realized he was wearing a navy polo shirt and looked like an employee! Haha!

LIKES:
He loves his kitty. Loves splashing at bath time and is still crazy about the baby in the mirror. He laughs like crazy when we do peekaboo and tickle his feet while he's in the high chair. Tried some avacodo this afternoon, had a little trouble with the slipperiness, but think he is going to enjoy food!

BAD:
His stupid helmet. It really is not that bad, just a hassle. He is wearing it up to 8hrs today and we're going to try it overnight tonight. Currently napping just fine in it. Other bad is the lack of consistent quality napping. There is no putting him down when he first shows signs of being tired, he needs to be TIRED.

DISLIKES:
Naps. Putting his pjs on. Sitting still, he needs to move, move, move!

[megeliz1]

DD isn't quite 6 months but she is sitting unassisted, just started rolling for the first time last week, sleep is really hit or miss, we're slowing starting purées, no teeth.

I just realized that this is the point after DD1, that I became pregnant with this little DD ?.

[tiffbot]

Dec 7, 2015 15:26:15 GMT -5 baytosa2013 said:

4 teeth!!  Holy Moly!

Yep, this is why I avoid the sleep thread, I don't even want to think about it haha. Lots of comfort nursing and getting bit. #5 is so close I keep touching it to see if it's poking me yet for the last couple days.

ETA whoops, in a box

[silv3rlining]

tiffbot DS was an early teether. Had quite teeth by 16 months and had his 2 year molars before he turned 2. I thought for sure LO would have some teeth already (she's had buds showing for months but they're taking their time). DS would cut 2-4 teeth at a time just like DH. Good luck! (But honestly maybe it makes it better in the long run?) Good thing they don't remember teething as they grow up

[tiffbot]

Dec 8, 2015 11:12:28 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

tiffbot DS was an early teether. Had quite teeth by 16 months and had his 2 year molars before he turned 2. I thought for sure LO would have some teeth already (she's had buds showing for months but they're taking their time). DS would cut 2-4 teeth at a time just like DH. Good luck! (But honestly maybe it makes it better in the long run?) Good thing they don't remember teething as they grow up

Yes, DS was pretty much, if you followed a teething timeline and noticed he should be getting a certain set of teeth he would probably get them the next day.

DD..lol oh early teething! I'm hoping it makes it better in the long run too, I'm thinking we've already gone this far, might as well get it over with now haha!

[Deleted]

P will be 6 months on Friday and had his appointment today.

Length = 27.25, 75%
Weight = 17 lb 2 oz, 44%
Head = 99%

The new assistant totally short changed him on the height by pushing his feet back until his knees bent so he's longer than that. But over all, he's pretty much following the same curves he's been on.

LIKES:
Our dog
Daddy
His Brother
Mommy
Most fruits and vegetables
Standing
Sitting
Jumping
Rolling
Talking
Banging toys on anything.
Grabbing everything.

DISLIKES:
Sleeping
Spinach
Avocados
Being made to sit when he wants to stand
Loud noises
Strangers

Over all he's a happy little guy. Laughs a lot. Fusses more than he cries. Still doesn't sleep through the night, waking 2-3 times. Just now starting to take actual naps during the day. He sits independently. Pushes up on his arms and tries to scoot, but doesn't go anywhere yet. I just can't believe we're half way through the first year. It's gone so fast.

Dapper little dude!

[musicfrk2002]

Jacob is 6 months today, and we had our checkup today. He is 25" and weighs 15 lb 12.5 oz, seems to be slipping on both of those growth curves. Dr isn't worried though, both H and I are below average in height.

Good:
Still sleeps 12 hours at night most of the time. Starting to sit on his own. Sits well in shopping carts without a cover. Usually happy.

Likes:
Toys that have lights and sounds. Putting whatever he can in his mouth. Watching curious george. Being tossed in the air. Sitting and standing. Eating, both bottles and purees.

Bad:
Still not rolling. Cries when I leave the room when we are at home. Still has a pretty big umbilical hernia. Major out toeing going on, may need PT.

Dislikes:
Vaccines. Strangers, he screamed when the doctor picked him up. Lying on his back. Me, when I won't let him do something such as eating the TV remote.

[Widget123]

Leo is 6 months old today! His pedi appointment isn't until tomorrow.

Likes
-doing full body rolls from one side of the room to the other
-lounging forward on his belly to propel himself forward
-giraffes (Sophie, Lamaze)
-sleeping facing the left side
-chewing on blankets
-the jumperoo
-watching his sister try to play with all of his toys
-patting mommy on the back while she is carrying him

Dislikes
-loud noises, especially when trying to eat
-the car
-his sister trying to feed him purees
-getting dressed and undressed
-getting his hair combed or nails clipped
-spitting up on himself

[beersandweirs]

Baby Clara is 6 months today! But her appointment isn't until next Friday, but I wanted to play along anyway...

Likes:
- Sitting in her high chair
- Maternal grandma and grandpa (she likes my husband's parents too, just not as much)
- Chewing on everything
- Being outside
- Oatmeal
- Rolling over and trying sooo hard to crawl!

Dislikes:
- Bath time
- Not being able to crawl because she so desperately wants to
- Mom trying to pick her boogers
- Sitting still

Overall she is such a happier and more even keeled baby than during her first three months, I love it!

[wegrowsheep]

Mr. Thor @ 6 months
18. lbs 13 oz (80%?)
27.25 in (75%)
head circ is 42 cm (<15%).

GOOD:
Trying to get mobile. Likes the crazy antics of both siblings, and will eat anything. Loves sitting in a highchair, being in the Bjorn when I'm getting chores done (feeding chickens is so fun). Also trying to eat my face when he gets really excited. He is a super happy guy!

BAD:
Fuck bath time and car rides. Being in the stroller is mildly irritating.

MEH: Sleep location. He prefers being in my bed, but his bed is okay. I guess.

[silv3rlining]

LO turned 6 months on the 10th but we just got back from her appt.

Stats
Weight 16lbs (this surprised me, in a good way) 46% ile (1 month was 58%, 2 was 40%, and 4 was 36%)
Height 26.75 inches 88% ile
Head (17 inches?)

Likes:
big brother
Daddy
The book
Tummy time
Toys
Trying to steal all the food
screeching

Dislikes:
sleeping long stretches
rolling belly to back (frequently gets stuck on her arm and pissed off)
Not being able to get around like big brother
Not being attached/near mommy

[ravinraven216]

James had his 6 month appointment last Friday.

Stats:
21lbs 6oz (he's a beefcake)
28 in. length
17 in. head

Likes:
The cat and dog
Being hung upside down
Food (the biggest spoon in the infant room at daycare has been designated as his)
His stacking cups
Music
Being tickled

Dislikes:
Sleeping (we get 2 to 3 crap naps on a good day)
Rolling tummy to back
Putting on pajamas after his bath
Story time before bed
Being on his tummy

He has started proto-crawling in rage when he's on his tummy. I regularly find him face down and on the other side of the crib from where I set him. We had some really good nights of sleeping last week and then slid back to waking 2-3 times per night. Overall he's a happy, giggly baby, but oh my gods he needs to sleep more.

[beersandweirs]

Clara had her 6 month appt on Friday

Weight: 15lbs, 1.5oz
Height: 26.5"

She got her shots and her first flu shot, and I think she must have caught something, because she is kind of a snotty mess right now. Poor girl

[bookninja]

6 month appointment today!
Weight: 19 lb, 2 oz. (92nd percentile)
height: 24 3/4 inches (10th percentile)

Likes:
Bathtime
Grandma
Her really soft blanket on her face
Daddy playing with her on the floor
Carrots

Dislikes:
Nursing if I'm not looking directly at her (?)
When I won't let her eat dirty things, like restaurant tables, shoes, etc.
Naps
Her oral vaccine

[hannahl201477]

Weight: 15.6 pounds (11%)
Height: I don't remember just that he is in the 67%

Good: happy boy, smiles constantly, rolls constantly, trying to pull his legs underneath him into crawling position, able to sit on his own.

Bad: still doesn't sleep all night, having to switch his formula to an expensive milk intolerance kind, hate carrots.

[holliberry28]

M had his 6 month appointment today. He was loving the paper, but wow did he let out a scream during the shots!

He weighs 17 lbs 11 oz
And 26.5 inches long.

Doctor said now we can give him anything and he can eat solids 3x a day, drink water, and have tried everything except honey by his 9 month visit. I'm not ready haha.

[jessila]

I always feel so late on these. Owen was 6 months on Christmas Eve and had his appointment today.
He is 21 pounds 12 ounces and 28 1/2 inches long. He's in the 96th percentile for weight and 98th for height. His head is in the 90th percentile now. Four shots and rota virus were not his favorite. He's napping now.

Good: He's a seriously happy baby. He loves laughing, smiling, playing, sitting, music, Carl the bulldog, mommy and daddy, all the grandparents and aunts and uncles, chewing on things, babbling, and observing the world.

Bad: Sleep is still a battle. We're working on sleep training right now. We're at 2 nights in a row without using the swing. Waking 2-4 times a night trying to get him down to eating once or twice a night again. Naps still happen in the swing but it doesn't even have to be turned on.