Giant Baby

Do you remember this picture from my pregnancy blog? Well, its not far off! Thankfully (for me), Jackson was not a huge baby when he was born. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 21.75 in. long. At his 4 month visit today, he is 16 lbs. 10 oz. and 28 in.! His weight is in the 90th percentile for his age and his length...well...that is off the charts. That's right, folks...it is above the 100th percentile (which makes me wonder, statistically, how that can be possible). He's the average length of an 8 - 9 month old - a baby twice his age! I thought it was interesting that his clothing labeled for a 6 month old was not fitting properly - tight from head to toe, but roomy otherwise. Guess he should be wearing 9 month old clothing now, but he doesn't really fill it out.

He also has 2 little swollen mounds in his mouth. Our little Jack is going to be sprouting a few teeth soon! Dr. said it would not be overnight, but probably over the next month, or so. He also said we can start feeding him solids. Starting out with rice cereal mixed in his formula and then adding one new vegetable or fruit every 3 days.

Solids, already?! Wow. I feel like he is just growing so fast!

I found this website for tall babies and will have to explore it more.

Laughing and the Superbowl

Its been so hard getting a new post up with the nice weather we have been having here in San Jo. Today it is a bit rainy, so Jackson and I are hanging around indoors and I'm able to finally post some new tid bits.

Over the past few weeks Jack has figured out how to laugh! Not only that, but he is exploring and experimenting with his voice. Usually in shrieks. Its quite funny. We're hoping to get a video soon to post, but everytime we get the camera out, he quiets down. We went to visit Uncle Mike and family last night and I think he was able to get a small video of our vocal wildcat.

Jackson spent his first Superbowl with Daddy at Mima and Poppas while Mommy went to SF to see a movie with Amanda. Who would know it would be the best game ever????! It was a good first Superbowl for him.

On Monday, we have Jack's 4 month wellness and shot visit with Dr. Trager. I'm curious to see how much he's grown! I'll keep you all posted.

Jackson having fun on the changing table:




Jack rocking out in his swing: