We went for Nathan's 18 month well child appointment this past Monday and Nathan has grown some!
Length = 32in (from 30 1/2 in)
Weight = 23lb 7 oz (from 22lb 2 oz) (but Nathan kept moving around on the scale and I the current weight reading is a little high)
Head = 19in (from 18 3/4 in)
So our pediatrician said that since he has increased in all his stats (and considering that he had a virus last week that caused him to not eat for DAYS), she's still ok with his growth. Although she does want to see us back in 3 months for another weight check to make sure Nathan's on track, rather then waiting until the usual next visit at 2 years.
We've done a few things to try and get a few extra calories in Nathan. A few weeks ago, we stopped at Krispy Kreme and Nathan ate a whole glazed doughnut (this was after eating a good dinner). Great for some extra calories, but not a something I regularly want him to partake in. The this past week, we introduced ice cream at Grandmother and Granddaddy's house (he liked it ok, but was done after a few bites). We tried again with ice cream when we had Cook Out milkshakes a few days ago. Nathan LOVED Brian's strawberry, but then wanted to try my Oreo Mint and was appaled (and didn't want anymore strawberry after the horrific experience either). Last week, I tried some Vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast in his milk (half strength), and he DID NOT go for that. This week we tried some Chocolate Pediasure (Nathan's Chocolate Milk!) with only slight success. But I think our winner is adding heavy cream to his whole milk... this kid LOVES milk and hasn't shown any notice to this sneaky addition. So bring on the cream, and we'll show that three month weight check what we're made of!
This is turning into a random post, so I'll leave you with some pictures I took of Nathan last week in honor of him turning 18 months. These were taken on two separate days when Nathan was teething (you may notice some drool in a few pics), not eating and sleeping poorly, so considering the circumstances, I'm pleased with the few good shots I got!
We are obviously concerned about something!
Here, Mommy was being chastised! I told Nathan we were going to the car, yet I had the nerve to stop and try to snap a few more pictures. So Nathan is reminding me, "Car, CAR!"
I love this expression of intense concentration!
What a great smile!
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