Nate is getting so big, already 6 months old! We took him in for his check up today, and his stats are:
19 lbs 9 ounces, 26.5 inches. At this point, he is actually smaller than Simon was at this age, believe it or not!
We talked to the doctor about his development--he is on the slow end of gross motor skills, and isn't rolling over or sitting up at all yet. We are going to give it another 6 weeks, then go back for another visit. If he hasn't made much progress, we will have him evaluated for early intervention therapy where someone from the state will help him on a regular basis with his development. If he does make some significant progress, then we will just continue to give him time. It doesn't seem like a major issue right now, but if he is slightly delayed, we want to give him all the help we can to keep him happy and healthy. We will also continue to check his potassium every so often--we will go again in a week and see what adding solids to his diet has done to his levels. The hope there is still that this problem will just go away with time.
Other than all of that, he is doing well! He is really having fun in his jumper and is really interested in watching us all eat. In addition to the purees we've been giving him, I think we might start trying some finger foods and other handheld, safe foods. He's pretty good with his hands, and really seems interested in holding his own food and bottles.
He also switched daycare providers today, and is now spending his days with a mom named Kelsey and her 9 month old son Owen in their home. We are excited for this situation, and know he will be happy there.
So, finally, here's his 6 month picture!
