Weight check

11/2/17

So today was our weight check since the doctor was concerned about Elliott's growth pattern. I'm happy to say that the doctor was not concerned today! Elliott was 25 inches long (up from 24), with a head size of 16 in (up from 15.4) and weighed in at 14 lbs 12.2 oz (up from 13 lbs 15 oz). His weighed stayed pretty close to the curve it was on - he went from 18th to 20th percentile. The doctor was pleased with his length, which went back up to 20th percentile after being below 10th. The biggest relief was that Elliott's head size was back on the percentile chart. He went from being at the 19th percentile at 2 months to below the chart at 4, to the 9th percentile at almost 5 months. But like they said, his flat spot likely affected that measurement. The doctor was very pleased with him developmentally, as he rolled for her (belly to back), was nonstop chattering, and proved to be very strong. When she pulled his arms he went from laying down to standing, which is apparently uncommon at his age. It reminded me very much of his brothers - Dr. Dimmick always commented on their strength. Dr. Shah also couldn't believe how happy he is!

The doctor we saw 3 weeks ago (our normal doc is on maternity leave) had recommended we start solids to support his weight gain. We started with rice cereal on 10/19. It took a few spoonfuls, but he got the hang of that whole eating thing. Next he tried banana (10/26), which he surprisingly did not like. He did, however, love apple, oatmeal, and peach. He gobbled all three up. Logan and Riley LOVE watching him try new foods!