Silas' 2-month check-up

Silas had his 2-month check this past Thursday. This appointment also included his first round of shots, and boy, was he a trooper!

First of all, he weighs 13lbs. 3oz. That means he gained exactly 3 pounds since his one-month check-up. He is now 24.25 inches long. I've forgotten what his head circumference was, but overall he is falling into the 70th percentile range for everything--not too shabby!

His reflux is still pretty much where it was before. He is not vomiting or having as violent spit-ups as before, but is still spitting up 5-6 times during a feeding. Some feedings are better than others. The doctor told us that this is something we will just have to get used to. He could start outgrowing it at 4 months, but it may not be until he is a year old. Starting solid foods in a couple months might help, too. He is still hurting right after feedings, and it just breaks our hearts! :(

His shots were fine. He was definitely not happy with the shots and let out one of those cries that was so bad, it didn't have noise initially. Once Alan picked him up to console him, he calmed down. He also peed when the shots were administered, but the nurse was prepared and had covered him with a tiny baggie beforehand. He wasn't too upset the rest of the day, just fussy and needy. He ran a fever that night (which is common) but some baby Tylenol did the trick.

He also seems to have a bit of stranger anxiety already! The doctor thought this was odd because he is so young, but it makes sense. He is only around us--we don't have family anywhere close for him to see regularly, and no one visits us (sounds pathetic, doesn't it?). At any rate, he wasn't happy when he first saw Dr. Rule, but as soon as Alan came over into his line of sight, he calmed down. She spoke with him for a few minutes and he was smiling and cooing for her by the end.

He is definitely smiling and cooing so much more! When Courtney comes home from work, he recognizes her voice and turns his head to study her. He loves trying to find Alan when he hears his voice. It is so special to have these moments with him!

*The top picture is one of him sleeping in Alan's shirt. The one to the left is him ready to go to Bunn High School's graduation. The onesie is way too small, but we wanted him to wear it at least once. He's so cute!!