Weight: Somewhere between 15-16 lbs (my scale is not the most accurate). He is gaining, and I am happy about that. When he was at his sickest earlier this month, he dropped to 13 lbs 3 oz. He is wearing size 6 months onesies, although they are still a little loose, with 3-6 month old pants. Shawn is still in Size 2 diapers, but only because I want to use up the ones we have left before moving him up to 3's.Length: 25.5 inches! That is below the 5th percentile for a 7 month old, but we're still on the charts so we're not complaining! I completely expect him to catch up by next month.
Feedings: Shawn eats anywhere between 5 - 6 ounces of formula a feeding for a total of anywhere between 27 - 30 ounces a day.
Favorites: Shawn has started a new phase. He wants to be held--all the time. I think he is trying to make up for all the snuggling he missed out on while he was sick. Shawn also still loves to be next to Jason on the floor where Shawn will smile and "talk" to his brother. And he still loves the pacifier, much to my chagrin.
Least Favorites: Shawn hates bath time with a passion. I think it is just because we got out of practice while he was sick. (long story) Anyway, we are working on it.
Issues: Shawn seems to have been in pause mode while he was sick. He is trying to make up for lost time now that he feels better. His biggest problem now is that his two teeth are finally breaking through, and he is not enjoying the process much. (thank God for Tylenol)Personality: Shawn is a changed man! He loves to smile at us. The best part is that his smile comes quickly and easily. I am so happy about that.
Areas to Work On: Shawn has to work on strengthening his neck muscles again. His head is just so heavy! (it is all of that intelligence in there, of course. he comes from us, you know) :-)
New Things: Shawn is back to the pacifier all the time. I so miss our blankie days! He also has started chuckling. He sounds a little like that dog cartoon character, Muttley, because his laugh is sort of breathy. It is hilarious.
New Things: Shawn is back to the pacifier all the time. I so miss our blankie days! He also has started chuckling. He sounds a little like that dog cartoon character, Muttley, because his laugh is sort of breathy. It is hilarious.
Randomness: Shawn likes to march to the beat of his own drum in his little Jolly Jumper. He hasn't quite got the concept that he needs to work both legs together to jump, instead he sort of marches and puts one leg down and then the other. It is too cute.
These last photos are a little bit of nostalgia. The first is of Shawn on the day he came home from the hospital. The second one is of him today. He has grown a little, huh?
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