6 Month Check Up

Trey and Bella had their "6 month" check up today, just a little late! Dr. Dave Bruner said they are both doing very well!
Trey weighs 12 pounds and 6 ounces, which puts him in the 10th percentile for his adjusted age. He is 25 1/4 inches long, which is the 10th percentile for his actual age. His head is 42 1/2 centimeters around, which is the 25th percentile for his actual age. He is now on the regular growth chart for two of three things ~ height and head circumference!

Bella weighs 10 pounds and 15 ounces, which puts her in the 5th percentile for her adjusted age. She is 24 1/2 inches long, which is the 10th percentile for her actual age. Her head is 41 1/2 centimeters around, which is the 25th percentile for her actual age. She is now on the regular growth chart for two of three things ~ height and head circumference!

Trey and Bella both cried when getting their three vaccinations :(

The doctor was excited that Mommy is going to start making Trey and Bella's baby food at home. He said it tastes much better and Mommy and Daddy can even add some salt, pepper and other spices in small amounts to make the transition to table food easier for Trey and Bella. We can also start on fruit and vegetable combinations. Dr. Dave said that if we are going to used jarred food for outings, we can move to Stage 2!

Dr. Dave wants Mommy and Daddy to increase their "solid" feedings to three times a day soon, so we will probably start this next week ~ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

When they hit 8 months on May 4, the Doctor wants Mommy and Daddy to introduce meat to the babies ~ chicken, beef, turkey and pork. They can be pureed with vegetables and prepared ahead of time or Mommy and Daddy and just through whatever they are having for dinner in the blender and give that to the babies.

Trey has a dry spot on his head, which appears to be cradle cap to be treated with baby oil until they next appointment. If its not gone, it may be a rare birth mark.

Bella has a very mild self correcting form of toricollis (she tilts her head to the right since those muscles are tighter). The Doctor gave us some exercises to do with Bella, but said that even if we don't do them, its so mild it will self-correct.

Mommy requested a referral to a cardiologist for Isabella to make sure her heart ductus has closed since it was open at birth. We have an appointment next Thursday, March 30, 2006 with Dr. Ritz.

Our next appointment is the day after the twins turn 9 months old ~ June 4, 2006!