Ben's 6 month check up

Ben had his 6 month check up today. Technically he is 6 months and two weeks. He weighted in at a lofty 17.5 pounds and was 28 1/4 inches long. This is about the 50th percentile for weight and 90th for height according to Dr. Gessler. In comparison to Jack and John, Ben is the same weight as Jack but 2 inches taller and Ben is 2 inches taller and 2 pounds heavier than John was at this age. John looks like such a runt but he makes up for it in his "scrapiness". Ben looked very healthy. I did have some concerns. He was rolling over from his back to his tummy all the time but lately when i lay him on the floor he is content to stay on his back. He often arches his back and pushes himself around the living room. I can lay him over the boppy to play, he can push himself up, he can sit up, and he can push himself around the kitchen in his walker (not sure this is really intentional) but rolling over isn't something i really see him do anymore. Every time i encourage (push) him, he will put out his leg in an attempt to not roll over. :) The doctor saw no problem with that. I even demonstrated the sitting and the anti-rolling over skills. He assured us that he is making progression and that is what is important. 3 shots and a oral vaccination later and we were out off there. Next check-up, 9 months.

Since Eric and i couldn't agree on which picture was better, you get both. :)