6 month check up - run down

the next day

Shortly after.

3 hours, one bottle and some squash & rice later

The appointment went well. He was smiling and flirting with everyone in the office. The shot was tough for a minute, but Ben was brave. Then, we went to the lab to have blood drawn.
15 mins (in lab chair), 2 different nurses, several prods, both arms and lots of crying later...they were able to get one vial. At one point the nurse said "it's going to blow" a few times, then she said "it blew" WHAT- BLOW-BLEW-HUH??? As I looked down, blood was pooling up under his skin. I was starting to get a bit jumpy watching it, then, quickly reminded myself to keep control. I almost pulled the needle out myself, but she was already in the process.

I was complimented on how well I kept my cool. They said most moms "act a fool". I told them I'd hang on for about 3 more minutes until I got to the parking lot. I feel like I just swam 10 laps under water without coming up for any air, so I can only imagine how little Benny boy feels! He was so so brave!

He's grown an inch and gained 2 lbs since his last appt one month ago. 16 lbs, 25 3/4 in

Both are just a little smidge below "average". Although, the doc says not to worry about how he stacks up against the rest of the world, but how he stacks up against himself over the last 6 months. I agree! His height is exactly proportional to his weight. He is growing perfectly when looking at his growth chart (since birth).

Basically, he's a beautiful, healthy, amazing, big blue eyed baby boy!!
Way to go Ben!