Wednesday, August 3, 2011

BZT 4 months and getting big! (to me)

I only have a few minutes. I feel as though I have to feverishly type because at any second The B could realize that the awesomely cozy Sherpa blanket is not me, and wake! I know, I know what you're all thinking "the kid has to learn to go down somehow..." but I have nothing to say, but I may stick my tongue out at you (kidding... or maybe not)
Anyhoo... Yesterday was his four month check up and he's doing great!
I won't lie, I was half expecting to have them tell me he isn't growing enough and blah blah blah, put him on formula, but I was pleased when she had nothing but praise. The highlights on her comments:
  • He's strong.
  • Good head control... still a little wobbly
  • Good leg strength (the kid tries to push off anything that come in touch with his feet and loves to stand... and I asked... no he will not have bowed legs if he stands too early)
  • He's growing well, working his way up the percentiles (10th percentile at 2mo, between 25th and 50th now - woot!)
  • and Oh SO CUTE! (I'm not kidding... she thinks it so cool how he looks so much like us.... but really she means Zac :))
So here are the stats:
But for comparison, here is this day 4 months ago
April 2, 2011
5lbs 7oz
16.9in




August 2, 2011
14lbs (even)
24.5in


I really love him!

and because I can't remember to write these things down anywhere else... a list of things he's doing
  • loves to stand, or stretch out his legs... anytime there in something in contact with his feet ( grr like when we're nursing)
  • loves techno-gadgets... no surprise (I have proof) stares at Zac's Ipod and Blackberry
  • Smiles... even if I can't get it on camera
  • will laugh, but it's sort of a silent laugh.
  • babbles. this kid is SO related to us... a Truscott/Christensen through and through
  • kicks his legs. He can get his bouncer going like crazy!
  • sleeps (on average) 8-9 hrs a night (knock on wood)
  • has just a little hair and we're wondering if it'll stay ginger like his party mullet in the back
  • He also knows his mom and dad and tracks us as we move around the room
  • His favorite toy is his bouncer and he has regular conversations with the plastic lion

6 comments:

Jenae said...

loved it! Thanks for the update.

Amy Groff said...

He does look like Zac! I'm so glad to see more pictures of him!

Karen said...

I love that kid. And I love his parents. I miss you guys.

Ang said...

You forgot to mention how much he loves his Doggy -- and the kids next door :). Man we love baby B!

McCall said...

What a cute little guy! I just love his little face! Such a doll!

Crystal and Steve said...

I feel weird leaving a comment because I don't know you really at all but I'm in your ward haha. Your baby and your blog are too cute to not comment on! Your personality comes out in all your posts and I love reading them and am sooo jealous of your craft room :)