Rhett's 4th month check-up

Rhett's 4th month check-up was this morning & all went good for the most part. He received the same vaccines that he did at his 2 month which were the DTap, Polio, Hib, Pneumocca & Rotavirus. Harleigh was with me this time so she held on to one of his hands also. He screamed so loud but calmed down after a few minutes. Poor baby, I just hate shots! He weighed 13lbs. 10oz (24%), was 25 1/2 in. (72%) and his head circumference was 41.6cm (32%). Since Rhett only gained 2lbs over the past 2 months instead of 4 (dropping from 50% - 25%) we don't get to start on cereal or baby foods yet. She wants us to wait and start cereal a couple weeks before his next appointment & in the mean time up his calorie intake through the formula. Bummer....Jarrod & I had just gone out and got all the 1st foods because we were so excited to start him on them. Oh well, 2 months will fly by. Another obstacle we ran in to is the shape of Rhett's head. She said it is significantly flat on one side & has referred us to Cranial Technologies, INC in Dallas. We go for a free consultation in about a month & will learn about the DOC Band Treatment (DOC = Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty). If you aren't familiar....this treatment is that little helmet that you sometimes see on babies. We will learn more when we go but if he has to get one I think it takes any where from 5-12 weeks to fully correct his skull. Until then, we have to really focus more on tummy time which Rhett absolutely can't stand & we have to prop him up on his side while he sleeps. Other than that, the rest of Rhett looks great!

Over the past 2 months Rhett:

• Traveled to Austin, TX to visit Jay, Jessica, Cohen, Emery, Harper & Momo
• Traveled to Hickman, NE for the 4th of July & met many family & friends for the 1st time
• Celebrated Harleigh's birthday, Grandpa's birthday, Daddy's birthday & Father's day
• Cheered on Harleigh at her dance recital
• Strolled around at the Saginaw carnival
• Went swimming for the 1st time & loves it
• Sat on his 1st pony at Gracyn's b-day party
• Has started rolling over
• Grabs for everything including his feet
• Sucks on his hands constantly & drools everywhere
• Smiles & Giggles
• Eats 6-7oz. of formula every 3-4hrs.
• Sleeps through the night (on average about 10hrs) :-)