Sunday, August 10, 2008

Gabriel is 4 months



Gabriel had his 4 month well baby check-up this week, about a week after he turned 4 months. He was 14 pounds, 15 ounces and 25 3/4 inches long. He is in the 50% for weight and 75% for height. He was in the 75% for weight at 2 months and my guess is that he is so much more active now, that he is slimming down a little. He is nursing so much more now to make up for it, it seems! The most notable difference in Gabriel from last month is his physical ability! He can sit in the activity saucer without any blankets propping him up now and he doesn't get tired of playing in it for 15 or 20 minutes sometimes. He often does not want to sit in our lap anymore, he arches his back often to "stand up" or get down on the floor and play. We started feeding him solid food this month and so far so good. He likes fruit the most of course! He only eats a couple of table spoons twice a day, but he seems to enjoy a number of things so far like peaches, apples, bananas, carrots and the cereal grains. His favorite thing to do is be tickled, while held up in the air or while laying down. Face to face interaction makes him the most happy. I don't mean to say it so often...but I swear these two kids are so much alike thus far! :)

3 comments:

Leigh Ann said...

wow - he's getting so big! can't believe it's been 4 months already. i think he looks like you.

amber said...

Cindy! Gabriel is gorgeous! And so big. It is so fun to read updates and see pictures from your life. I hope you're all well...

Anne said...

They grow up so fast. He is so adorable.