We just got back from a wonderful weekend at Myrtle Beach with the Dicken family. We had an ocean-view condo, pools and a lazy river, and NO PLANS! The kids absolutely loved the water! Micah was so cute splashing in the ocean and really enjoyed riding on our laps down the lazy river (I opted for video instead of pictures this time, so I will upload those later). We found some great buys at the outlets (Micah's summer 2011 wardrobe) and ate our weight in food. Usually after a trip we look forward to returning home to our own beds, but this time I was truly sad to leave. We loved traveling with another family and hope to do that more in the future!
Yesterday was Micah's 9-month checkup. He weighs 16 pounds, 10 ounces and measures 30 inches long. He is doing well but is slightly behind in some of his development (gross motor skills). The doctor said his delay is not significant enough to recommend any therapies at this point. In fact, she told us to continue doing exactly what we have been - letting him have lots of playtime on the floor. He also needs to drink more milk. He currently takes 12-16 ounces a day (24 oz. is recommended), and that little bit is a struggle. I have to sing, feed him in a dark room, stop and start several times, etc. just to get him to take that much. We've decided to cut back on his solids and re-introduce the dream feed because he will normally take 6+ ounces then. We are also going to add a little strawberry syrup to his milk to entice him to take more. We are willing to try anything!
Micah also had to get four shots yesterday :-( During his 6-month checkup, we learned about the alternate vaccine schedule and decided to try it. But after I went home and researched it more, I changed my mind. The vaccine most feared is the MMR at 15 months because it contains several live viruses. The thought is that the human body would never be fighting off more than one virus at a time, so this particular shot could be "overload". In the past, parents could opt to have this particular vaccine split up into several shots, but that's no longer an option. So, I decided to follow the traditional vaccine schedule, and he had to get caught up this time. He did very well and is having a good day so far (normally the day after his shots it the worst).
I'm a ball of nerves right now...worrying about my baby and wanting him to be healthy and "perfect" in every way. We got the impression that while he's behind in a few skills, the true "deadline" for achieving these things is his first birthday.
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Micah is just fine! He'll do things when he's ready. I wouldn't worry especially if the doctor isn't worried right now! So glad you guys had a great trip! Missed you both at playdate this morning!
Great to read his update. He is doing great! Everyone has their worries about their children - Avery was 3 years old before her soft spot closed. Let me tell you that I worried about that more than I should - reading stuff on the internet. I thought for sure, she'd have to have surgery some day. But she's healthy and it just took her head longer than everyone else's to close. So, even though it's easier said than done - you do what you can and what you know best to do and then try to leave the worry out of it. You're a great Mom and doing a terrific job with him!
I agree with Carrie that Micah will do everything when he's ready. He'll be just fine and will have the rest of his life to prove it to you!;) Glad you had a great trip! Cant wait to see your videos!
Thanks for all of your encouragement! The internet is not your friend when you're worried about something like this...lol. Of course, today I'm like, "Micah, do this! Micah, try that!"
They told us that Brett was a little "behind" in a few things at that age also... by 2 he was right where he should've been on everything, and now he's way far above on everything. Try not to stress too much - you know your child better than anyone else, and he'll get there in his own time :) I decided that sometimes boys are just lazy, at least my boy was just lazy!
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