Jack's 6-week Checkup

"What a BIG BOY" is all that the nurse had to say as Jackson weighed in for his 6-week checkup (it's really supposed to be his 1-mo checkup, but it ended up being more like 1 1/2 mo). Jack weighed in at 13 lbs 8 oz and he is now 24 1/2 inches long! Keep in mind, just 6 weeks ago the little guy weighed 9 lb 3 oz and was 21 1/2 inches long.

This Dr's visit wasn't any different from the last - Jack cried almost the entire time. I think it's the initial reaction of having to get completely undressed (diaper and all) to have his weigh-in and have the Dr look him over. As if a screaming baby isn't enough - Jack tends to get so mad that he poops. Needless to say, each time we have been to the Dr, Jack squirts a little on the exam table - he gives new meaning to the phrase "that little stinker".

The Dr said that everything else looked really good. I took a list of questions that are probably typical 1st-mom questions - how long should he wait between feedings, what is a normal sleep pattern at this age, how much spitup is normal, etc. If any of you reading this have any input on how your babies were at this stage - it would be helpful. Jack is doing great, but it's always nice to have others to talk to/compare to get a sense of normalcy.

After the exam, Jack calmed down long enough for Jess to talk to the Dr about Jack's vaccination schedule. Jess has done a lot of research on infant/child vaccines and we have set up a schedule for Jack to receive all his vaccinations over the course of a year or so. It's hard for me to imagine anyone hurting my little guy, let alone me watching. I know he won't remember the shots, but I think it will still break my heart. I'll leave you with a few recent pictures of our little man.

Jack bundled up for a walk on a brisk day!

We are making the move to size 2 diapers!