Arden's 6 month Check Up

Arden had her 6 month checkup today on her 6 month birthday! That's right we've kept her alive for half a year! Yay! Wow, I can't believe it's been half a year since we had her, that's crazy to me. The doctor was impressed that she hasn't been in for any sick visits yet, but warned us that she may get sick in the coming months. She gained exactly 2 lbs since her last visit- she's up to 14 lbs. 15 oz. This weight actually dropped her down into the 25% for her weight (meaning that 75% of baby girls her age are heavier), but the doctor was not worried, saying she never really chunked up like some babies do. She did say though that it was probably a good indication to start ramping on the solids. So in about a week we'll start with fruits and veggies in addition to the cereal. Should be interesting. She has gotten better the past 2 nights with swallowing, but not great and it's still a huge mess, so I don't see this putting weight on her very fast anytime soon. And now I understand why babies get baths EVERY night around this age because she has been covered head to toe with rice cereal.

The highlight of the checkup for Arden was probably the discovery of the mirror next to her on the examining table, or rather her "twin" in the mirror. She's noticed the mirror before but this time she was reaching out to herself, and giving herself high fives and even kissing the mirror and her new found twin. It was really cute.

She did get more shots at this checkup, not her or Mommy's favorite part at all. But she was a trooper, and only cried for a little bit and then was good. Then she fell asleep on the car ride home for her morning nap before Mommy & Me yoga.