Bowman's 6 Month Check-Up

Today we went for our 6th month check with Dr. Cabiness. For the time being, Bowman was actually healthy, though he did have some fluid in his right ear. If he gets any cold symptoms we need to go back in...most likely this will turn into an ear infection, which means Bowman will get to meet Porter's favorite MD -- Dr. G!! But, if he remains healthy and there's still fluid in his ear at his 9 month appointment, we'll still have to see the ENT...the fluid can affect his hearing and we certainly do not want that! Anyway, besides all that drama, Bowman checked out A-OK. In fact, he was happy to do a few tricks for the doctor which is always a plus. Dr. Cabiness seemed impressed with his motor skills and, though Bowman's not sitting up on his own yet, he definitely is eager to be on the move. I have a feeling crawling may not be far behind sitting up!! Here's how he measured up:

Weight: 17 lbs, 5 oz (50th percentile)
Height: 27.5 inches (85th percentile)
Head circumference: 44 cm (60th percentile)

All in all, he's pretty much in the same place on the growth chart. He is shorter and chunkier than Porter was at this age, but I think that has to do with the fact that he can already finish off a jar of Stage 1 baby food in one sitting...Mommy loves her Chunky Monkey!!!