Blake's 6 Month Well Visit

Blake saw Dr. Hulsen for his 6 month well visit today.  Blake did great and is busting through milestones left and right!! Dr. Hulsen was very impressed with how well Blake is sitting up on his own and that he is rolling over from belly to back and back to belly.  Blake weighed 17lbs 4.5oz which places him in the 50th percentile for weight and measured 26 inches which places him in the 45th percentile for length.  When Dr. Hulsen asked how he has been liking his food, I told her I have not fed him any baby food yet.  Dr. Hulsen was shocked!!  She could not believe how chunky Blake was for only receiving breast milk.  I'm a firm believer in no food before the baby is ready.  Blake hasn't show any interest in food at this time, so I'm not going to force it.  Dr. Hulsen didn't force the subject either, she gave me the go-ahead to feed him baby food when he is ready.

Blake is such an easy-going happy baby.  When Dr. Hulsen opened the door and smiled at Blake, he beamed back at her and started talking to her.  Dr. Hulsen was in awe of our little cutie.  Blake is very expressive with his grins and giggles.

Blake still doesn't have any teeth but he sure loves to chew on his blankets and burp cloths.  He has finally started to take his paci which is a huge relief.  He has been sleeping in his own room in his crib for about the past 3 weeks now and has been doing great.  He still wakes up to eat 3 times a night, but with the help of his paci hopefully the feedings will be decreased.

Blake has had a busy month, so I took lots of candid snapshots.  Blake really enjoys having his hair styled, pretending he is a pilot, napping in mommy and daddy's arms, going out to eat, playing pretend dress-up, and playing in his exerscauser.

Blake's hair was in his eyes and I couldn't take it any longer, so I put a pink headband in his hair.  :)

 Nolan had my phone and snapped a picture of Blake! I love the disgust on his face. Haha

Balake REPRESENT!

Blake you are such a perfect addition to our family.  We now feel complete as a family of 5!!  You're so much fun to be around because of your contagious grins and giggles.  I love your sweet cuddles at night when you actually sleep.  We love you Bakey Boy!