9 Month Check Up

Dearest Joshua David~

Ok little one .... what did I tell you yesterday?  Again, you woke up at 12:45am this morning!  What's wrong?  Didn't I tell you to sleep better, and aren't you suppose to listen to your mommy?  :-P  I pray this is just a momentary phase for you!  

Plus, we had your 9 month well check-up appointment at the pediatrician's office this morning.  You slept in the car, but I unfortunately had to be wide awake to drive.  :-P  Dr. Medero was excited to see you again!  You haven't been there since your 6 month check-up.  She was proud of you because you're growing so well!  Here are your stats:

Weight:  17 lbs 4 ozs

Length:  27.5 in

Head Circumference:  43.4 cm

You're catching up on the milestones and skills of similar babies in the fields of verbal, fine motor, personal, social, etc.  You're a little behind in gross motor skills (no rolling and still assisted with sitting), but you're showing improvement!  We can continue to stay with the stage 1 and stage 2 foods (the cereals and pureed fruits and veggies), and we can start you on a sippy cup of water.  :-)  Dr. Medero did comment on the flat spot on your head, so we really need to try to get you to go to the left with sleeping, and keep you off your back when playing so your head rounds out.  :-)  Your next appointment will be your 1 year check up, and you'll get some shots and blood work.  Wow!  I can't believe we're already talking about your 1 year appointment!  ;-)

Eliza came over again today!  You did well with her and you sat unassisted for 13 whole seconds!  Woo hoo!  You pivoted on your belly to the right really well following a toy around.  You're improving to the left, but not as active.  Again, she said you have the sweetest laugh.  :-)  You tolerated your exercises more today, but we need to keep working.  Eliza mentioned how well you explore toys.  She was comparing your normal developmental characteristics to other patients that she has.  She said that sometimes you take the normal development for granted when you work with so many children with disabilities.  We are so blessed that you have normal development and are growing so well!  

You took a nap this afternoon after a bottle (I think you were tired from the physical therapy).  I held you while you napped.  :-)  Oh, I also gave you a nice bath today.  I'm going to try to wash your scalp  more to help remove that cradle cap that you still have (Dr. Medero also mentioned that at your appointment). 

You have the cutest giggle, and it's so precious when you get tired and rub your eyes!  You end up rubbing your entire face .... eyes, nose, mouth .... all at once!  :-)

Ok little man .... let's try this again .... please sleep a little better tonight!  :-)  Daddy and I will appreciate it greatly!

I love you very much!  :-)

~Mommy