Days with the Dawsons: 6 Month Check-Up

Earlier this week, Gabe went for his 6 month check-up at the doctor. He weighed in at 16.6 lbs & was 27 inches long. This time, he got to sit on the big digital scale instead of try to balance on the infant one. He looked very cute just sitting there trying not to fall. His weight dropped down a percentile, but the Dr was not concerned. Gabe is moving around more, & he only nurses 5 times a day since he sleeps for nearly 11 hours at night. The Dr seemed to think that he would go back up after we start solids. The rest of his check-up seemed to go well. He has had a slight cough the last couple days & had a "dull" looking ear, so the Dr wanted us to just keep watching him. It's possible it could just pass or develop into an ear infection. He got four vaccines again (one oral & three in his legs). Overall he hasn't been too fussy since & has probably just slept a little bit more.

We are probably going to start feeding Gabe cereal this weekend. He has had a few bites of food here & there over the last few weeks. I gave him some very small bites of peach yogurt the other day, & he was very upset when I walked away with the empty container. David also claims that one day he found Gabe licking his lunch plate. He had eaten a pork chop with BBQ sauce & must have left the dirty plate on the seat of the couch. Gabe was sitting nearby & must have fallen/lounged over onto the plate. The next thing David knew, Gabe was lying with his face on the plate, licking BBQ sauce up like a little puppy! I definitely think he is ready for solids, & both David & I are looking forward to it.