His 4 month stats:
Length: 26 3/4 inches (97th percentile)
Weight: 16 pounds, 13 ounces (90th percentile)
Head: 16 1/2 inches (40th percentile)
Since his 2 month appointment, he grew 2 3/4 inches and gained 4 pounds, 6 ounces. (I think he got Will's height and my weight...ha!) His head is 1 1/2 inches bigger.
Speaking of his head...it's official. Liam will get a helmet to correct his flat head. Since he was two months old we've been trying to correct the flat spot on the left side of his head with positioning and more tummy time. I don't think it's gotten any worse, but it hasn't gotten better either. Hopefully he'll have an evaluation for the helmet in the next few weeks. Supposedly, the earlier they start wearing it, the faster it works. I'm fine with him having a helmet. He'll have to wear it a few short months and then he'll have a nicely shaped head forever. Good trade off in my opinion.
The pediatrician said we could start him on rice cereal and even some real foods now. He said to start with yellow and orange vegetables. I'm hoping to give him a little bit of rice tonight and maybe start solids in a week or so. Maybe it'll make him start sleeping through the night again!
He also got his pentacel vaccine. He screamed for a second and then smiled at the nurse. He smiled at everyone! No adverse reaction so far.
All in all, perfect check-up. The doctor was impressed with his strength and his standing up ability. Go Liam!
And just because I think this post needs a picture...
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