Monthly Milestones

Henry, you are 6 months old!

You've grown so much in this past month, both physically and developmentally. 

Physically, you are very healthy.  This morning you went to the pediatrician for your 6 month check up.   You've grown 2" in the last two months, and you now weigh 15 lb.  Long and lean. 

Also, you had your check up with the surgeon a couple weeks ago.  While the hole in your incision remains open, he was very pleased with how it's held up.  If we can keep the opening free from infection until you are 8 months old, he hopes to remove the patch all in one final surgery.  We'll be meeting with him again next week to set a date for the surgery. 

 

Developmentally, you're alert and active.  In fact, the physical therapist from Early On checked in with you last week and was very pleased with your progress.  You're doing better with tummy time, and you're playing perfectly for a 6 month old.   She even mentioned that both verbally and socially, you have exceeded expectations.  She joked that by next month, you'll be speaking in sentences. 

Henry, you've been through so much these first six months of life, and yet you are truly the happiest person I know.  We love you so much and look forward to what these next six months will bring!