After getting new tires and trying to fix the car yesterday, I took Chris' car into the mechanic this morning to fix some major things so that the car could pass the safety check. Chris' dad picked me and Chase up at the mechanic's and took us to our doctor's appointment.
Chris took a break from work and met us at Dr. Sia's. Chase measured in at almost 24 inches long and 12 pounds 13 ounces. He is in the 10th percentile on weight, length, and head circumference. I told Dr. Sia how I was worried about his size because he's so little compared to other babies his age, but he said not to worry. At least he is proportional, has nice skin, is doing well in other areas, and is healthy. He asked, "Would you rather have a sumotori? He's probably going to be tall." After talking to my mom about it, she said that Chase probably just has my genes because I was always in the 10th percentile as a baby too, and I was born 6 lbs. 7 oz. full-term (and only weighed 19 lbs. at one year of age)! So, Chase is probably just going to be like his mommy.
And, he's strong, kicking and developing more of his fiesty personality. This time, he was not as cooperative when taking his liquid vaccination. At two months, he easily slurped it up, as if he liked it. This time, he pursed his lips shut, spit it out (and smirked afterwards), put his hand in his mouth, and ended up with most of it on his chin and neck. He cried a little bit when he was poked on each thigh with the shots, but stopped right after and got his cute little Curious George band-aids.
Chris mentioned to the doctor how Chase has shown more of a preference for females versus males. The doctor laughed and commented on how that sometimes happens with babies, and Chase is just growing socially-emotionally. He IS a ladies man! But, more so, he is developing that cause and effect, so he is now spoilable!
He also confirmed that Chase definitely has teeth coming, which would account for all his sucking and drooling on everything these past couple months. His two little incisors on the bottom are ready to pop, and there are ridges forming on the top.
We talked about starting solids with Chase, which may help him bulk up a little. He also gave us advice of trying a sippy cup with Chase if he is not taking a bottle. It will be messy, but he already is predicting that feeding is going to be a crazy experience with this little guy, just looking at how active and strong Chase is. I'm sure that in no time, once Chase starts grabbing more, food is going to be flying!
He said he would let us know if he hears anything about babysitters. I like our doctor. He visited with us for nearly an hour, and he is always so thorough and honest.
Chris' dad dropped us off at home, and now we're just waiting for the call from the mechanic so we can pick up the car when it's ready. Hopefully the shots Chase got today don't make him too lethargic tonight because we're dressing him up and taking him to Kahala Mall to enter him in a Halloween costume contest! Wish us luck! (But, I definitely think he'll be the cutest baby there!...I'm not biased at all.)
Click on the link to the photos below to see 4 month old Chase!
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| Chase - 4 months |
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