Six month check up

Today was Jayden's six month check-up.  As I expected, he has hardly gained any weight.  According to them he gained 7 ounces - not even half a pound - in two months.  At two months he was in the 75th percentile for weight; at four months he dropped to the 60th percentile.  Now he's six months and he's in the 20th to 25th percentile!!!  I am of course obsessing over this.  The doctor isn't terribly worried, but he said if he drops any more, then he will have serious concerns.  The issue is that if Jayden keeps growing in length but not gaining in weight, his physical and cognitive development could be negatively affected.  The doctor suggested we increase the solids - so we're going to feed him three times a day, and possibly feed him more each time.  If that doesn't work, we may add another nursing session either late at night or early in the morning also.  We'll see.  I am trying to approach this logically and simply treat it as a problem that needs to be solved, but it's nearly impossible to take the emotions (fear, worry, guilt, stress, etc.) out of it. 
He did grow another inch - so now he's 28-1/4" long.  I can't help but wonder if he would be even longer if he were able to gain more weight.

Other than the weight concerns, he's doing great - meeting most of his milestones, physically and cognitively.  His risk of SIDS is now practically zero, so he will be allowed to sleep on his stomach, his side, etc. - not just limited to his back anymore.  As I have been saying, the doctor thinks Jayden's teeth will be pushing through in the next few weeks.  They're so close to the surface right now. 

Jayden did get two more shots today - just like last time he's a little more fussy than usual, but luckily it's my day off so I can stay home with him and take care of him. 

That's pretty much the update for now.  All that's left are . . . pictures! (these are the pictures from my camera from the weekend).

Friday night - on the main street in Santa Barbara.  Carmen and I got a little rained on during the walk home, but Jayden stayed dry. 

Laying on Mama and Daddy's bed Friday night - this was probably around 9:00 or 9:30, while Carmen and I were eating dinner and Jayden was refusing to sleep.  Awesome.

Hanging out with Lauren in the nursing lounge at Nordstrom in Santa Barbara.  Jayden is so cuddly, he hugs pretty much anyone who picks him up, but especially moms.  It's like he has a sixth "mom sense" or something.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day at the wine bar with Mama and Daddy.  Clearly, he was the star of the show - and he loved the sparkly cloverleaf.

Hanging out in the new house on Sunday.  It was so weird to be in the place and know it is ours now. 

Jasmine got to see the new place too.  I think we've picked a winner as far as she is concerned - she was rolling all over the floors and sniffing everything.  Just wait until she gets to know the backyard - and realizes how much of it is basically hers!