6 month check up

David had his check up today. He's doing GREAT!!

Height - 27" = 75%
Weight - 17lbs 10oz = 50-75%

He's hitting all of his milestones and Dr. Yu is pleased with him. We asked about his nails since they seem to have lines in them ... said its fine and doesn't show any signs of deficiency. Just likely that its just they way his nails are (Mike's are a little like that). Asked about the sweating (he sweats as he's falling asleep but has no fever) ... said that he's had a few other parents note the same issue but everything he's read doesn't lead him to an answer. So not to worry since there's not a fever that accompanies it. Asked about oatmeal/baby yogurt ... said that it won't add any additional nutrional value ... he's already getting enough from me and his fruits/veggies ... but it would be good to add a different texture. Asked about needing an iron supplement (I've read that at 6mos babies lose their iron reserves and those that are breastfed will need a supplement) and he said he's never had to give a bf baby an iron supplement that was under 1yr old. He said we can add meats (no fish) starting at 8mos. And to keep adding new fruits/veggies 1 every week-ish. I asked about when to start adding water and he said we could but to offer it AFTER he's nursed. Because he'd rather that David get his liquids from the breastmilk since it has nutrients and water doesn't. We have to go back in a month for a flu booster and then back in 3 months for his 9 month check up.

He's still only rolling from front to back but can be on his tummy for up to 20mins. David is even beginning to "swivel" on his tummy to get to places. He's really liking his play mat and is definitely growing out of the bouncer and even his swing. He's working diligently on sitting up like a big boy but the Bumbo seems to be a bust because he wants to check out what's below him. Even though he can sit up nice and tall in it.