Just back from Paul's 9 month well baby check up!

[GEM]

Our little guy had his 9 month well baby visit today, and the doctor said he is doing GREAT! YEAH!! I know he seems to be doing really well to us, but it is always nice to hear it from a doctor. Since Paul doesn't have any real issues, the only doctor's appointments he has are normal well baby visits with his regular pediatrician.

He is up to 13 pounds and 3 ounces - still small, but not bad considering he started off at 1 pound and 7 ounces! And he is 24 inches long. He was 12 at birth.

He is giggling, babbling, rolling all over the place, and getting really close to crawling for real. (Right now he can just sort of drag himself around.) He loves to stand up and the doctor said his legs are really strong.

The doctor said it was really amazing that he hadn't had so much as a runny nose so far this winter. Evidently, that's really unusual for preemies - especially those that start off really tiny. He also said how great it was that Paul was still nursing, which made me feel really good. He's never had any formula at all, but now he is eating some solid food and he REALLy enjoys it!

He really didn't have anything else to say, just that he would see us back for our 1 year visit.

I feel like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders. For some reason, I am always really nervous about these visits!

I promise to post some new pics as soon as I get a chance!

 

[Serena]

Wonderful! I'm glad to hear he's doing so well.

 

[Stimpy]

Congratulations! It's always nice to hear good news!

 

[Toby'sFriend]

He is giggling, babbling, rolling all over the place, and getting really close to crawling for real. (Right now he can just sort of drag himself around.) He loves to stand up and the doctor said his legs are really strong.

Wow. He sounds like he's doing amazingly well considering his start in life. I have a friend with a Full Term baby who is just starting to crawl at 9 months. So little Paul is doing great!

 

[lil mermaid]

Oh what wonderful news! I am so glad to hear that little Paul is doing so well...especially after having such a rough start.

Enjoy your baby!!

 

[FreshTressa]

Wow!! That is great! What a little trooper

 

[Lewski709]

excellent.........my lil guy had his one yr last week. he is light at 20lbs. just keep feeding him (as if you'd stop) he'll get there. by the way, my doc was worried he was only 20lbs.

 

[kimber79]

Congratulations! A little good news is always music to the heart!

Enjoy each and every passing day while he is still little, before long he will be starting school.......and not long after that he will be graduating. My DD graduates this year, and it seems like just last week I saw her off to the first day of school.

 

[Lewski709]

kimber,
when i see your username i always think born in 79. you can't have a kid graduating, if that was the case. hahahaha

 

[Pam]

What a wonderful check-up!!!

I can't wait to see the new pictures!

My DD graduates this year, and it seems like just last week I saw her off to the first day of school.

Mine, too! In fact, I just scrapped her First Day of School photos today - and I admit that I got a little teary-eyed! Abd btw, I DID graduate in 1979...

 

[airhead]

I can't believe that!! I remember reading the post that he was born!! Doesn't seem that long ago. Glad to read how well he's doing!! Go Paul!!!!

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

It's sounds like you are a wonderful mother and are doing all of the right things for your baby.

Lori

 

[nativetxn]

This is wonderful news! I'm so thrilled to hear that our Paul is doing so well.

Sure would like to see a photo, though

 

[Sonya]

I was just thinking of you 2 last night. Glad he's doing great!

 

[Dan Murphy]

What a nice update, GEM, so great to hear. Nice.