Reid went today for a three month old check up. He's going once a month for measurements and vaccines. I've decided to split his vaccines up...never been a fan of so many shots at one time. Anyways, my man measured in the 50th percentile on the achon charts for head circumference, height, and weight according to Dr. G today. I'm always the most interested in head circumference...bet you thought it would be height, huh? Nope, head circumference is crucial! A spike in head growth can mean that he's having some other complications. My prayers for Reid right now are that he will stay in the 50th percentile as he grows. Dr. G doesn't want to start the helmet/band just yet. It is such a commitment for such a young baby. I believe babies that have bands are usually in them most of the day and night (23 hours!). We will revisit this issue next month. For now, we are just continuing stretching exercises to correct the torticollis and position him differently to help the plagiocephally. All things we have actually already been doing. I'll let it go another month and then I want to see some change. This little guy was tuckered out when he got home from his visit today. He ended up taking a 3 1/2 hour nap!!! He's tucked in tonight and dreaming away. I hope that much needed nap doesn't mean a long night for mom and dad tonight!
Here's the dude watching T.V. before bed! :) The big bros have been trying to put it on something Reid will watch lately. Ya know...."BABY shows" according to Briggs! Ha!
Looks like it must be an interesting show, huh?
Chillin'!
The boys having a wrestling competition right before dark tonight!
Anyone want to wash these clothes? Particularly the socks??? Anyone?
No I definitely don't want to wash the socks! LOL but I will watch baby Reid anytime! He looks so healthy! I am glad everything is going well! Yayyyyyyy to 50th percentile! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteHooray for a great checkup, Reid! He is perfect! I remember Seamus having quite a flat head as an infant, but when we got the OK to do some tummy time, it rounded out pretty quickly. Reid looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteReid is so cute!
ReplyDeleteSam's head measured 10 cms different (by non-digital method) at 4 months. We watched it for almost two months before committing to the helmet. For him, repositioning and elimination of his torticollis just didn't help. Hopefully Reid will be different.
Is he trying to hold his head up at all? I remember it was around 3.5-4 months when Sam really started making an effort to get his head up. That at least made the flat spot stable.