Wednesday, February 11, 2009

In this corner...

Many of you know that William weighed in a little small at his 6 month appointment. Nothing to worry about... both of my babies have started out big but their rate of growth drops which makes them smaller than average babies later on. At 6 months William was in the 2nd percentile for weight (meaning 1% of babies are smaller than him) and 31% for length. His pediatrician was not worried since there was growth in all 3 parameters but wanted to keep a closer eye on him since he just didn't grow much.
For those of you previously following little William's growth, I wanted to update you on his progress. He went to the doctor today for his 7 month growth check. Still not much growth but growth all the same! He weighed 15lb2oz (3rd percentile...better than 2nd!!!), 26.3in long (23%) and I can't remember his head circumference but it was the 78th %. (Since his 6 month appt. he gained 1.3lb, grew .3in in length and .1 in head circumference.)
Developmentally he has always been right on target and his doctor likes the way he looks physically. He is perfectly happy and healthy and everything looks great! He started sitting up like a champ the day he turned 6 months. He loves solid food and wants to eat whatever we are eating. His first tooth is SOO close to the surface and he is trying really hard to pull up if there is anything to be pulled up on in his reach. I tried to tell him that crawling needs to come first but I'm beginning to think he may bypass that stage. He likes to be sitting or standing... Anyway, all is well but please pray for some more LBs and inches for his 8 month check!!! :)

Sorry no pictures.... My computer is still a work in progress. Hopefully we can find some time soon to get it all worked out!

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4 comments:

Kristen said...

Abby, I have so been missing hearing about the Simmons Family! Glad to know all is well. Luke has been a little guy too...well, at least to me he seems little compared to the monster baby that Jackson was. 1th percentile! That is crazy! As long as he's growing, that's the important thing :) Can't wait to see pictures of those precious babies...

Kristen said...

sorry, i meant to say 2nd percentile...didn't mean to cheat him out of that 1% :)

Abby said...

Thanks Kristen! We need every percentage point we can get! :)

Anonymous said...

Abby, sorry to hear you've had to worry about William's growth, but it soundsl ike he is a happy, healthy little dude. Come see us on the board soon.
-Rhiannon