6 month check in

tvh1982

when did your LO turn 6 months?
height/weight/clothing size?
milestones?
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?
what is your biggest challenge? 

tvh1982

When did your LO turn 6 months?
Today May 1st

Height/weight/clothing size? 
No new measurements since beginning of April.
Height: 65,3 cm
Weight: 7080 gram
Clothing size: 62/68

Milestones?
She tigers backwards and moves on her back, bum and feet forwards. 

What are LO's favourite things (toys, activities, etc)?
She loves her playmat as she can 'move around'. And her walky talky chair...this definitely helps her to move around! 

What is your biggest challenge?
We are doing pretty well at the moment. 
Seems like she is shortening one sleep and making her second sleep longer. Thought I had a wee bit more time before we switch to one sleep!

Sorry for starting this post, but I really wanted to share my pictures I took today!

lajoliedreamer

@tvh1982 - thanks for starting this post! I've been meaning too since mine turned 6 months last Wed, but hadn't gotten around to it yet. 

kristah2

when did your LO turn 6 months?
april 26! (And I still haven't taken his 6 month photo. Oops)
height/weight/clothing size?
15 lbs 2 oz
66 cm
wearing 3-6 month clothing
milestones?
sitting unassisted. Pushing himself backwards. Up on all 4's rocking. Eating food. Rolling around like a mad man!
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?
Loves hanging on his play mat. Liking anything he can pick up and put in his mouth. Loving his exersaucer this week. 
what is your biggest challenge? 
His eye infection is definitely something new to overcome. And his one eczema spot. Still trying to make nap time a thing. 

@tvh1982 the photos are amazing! 

lajoliedreamer

when did your LO turn 6 months? April 26
height/weight/clothing size? she has her 6 month check-up on Friday, but I weighed her the other day and she's about 14.5 lbs. and wearing 3-6 mos (though still fits into some 0-3)
milestones? hand and knees, mimicking inflections, scoots backwards, rolls all over
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)? The cat , our hands, turtle puppet from Ikea, crinkle book, sleeve of her sleeping gown
what is your biggest challenge? Feeding real food. I want to, but when I have a moment to introduce something, she's usually cranky/tired and completely uninterested.
Edited to add: we are also struggling with bath time. Since she can't sit up by herself yet, she slides all over the place. We had to take the bump out of the tub because she kept flopping over it and slamming her back on it. The toys we bought aren't distracting enough. One of her favorite times has now become no fun for anyone. 

SandNStarsNJ

@lajoliedreamer Try putting a towel in the tub. Have it hang a little out and down one side and in the bottom; this way LO is sitting on top of and against the towel. It should help with the sliding and allowing to gentle support sitting as opposed to the slip and slide event you have now. 

lajoliedreamer

SandNStarsNJ said:

@lajoliedreamer Try putting a towel in the tub. Have it hang a little out and down one side and in the bottom; this way LO is sitting on top of and against the towel. It should help with the sliding and allowing to gentle support sitting as opposed to the slip and slide event you have now. 

I hadn't thought of that, thanks for the tip!

tvh1982

What about one of the inflatable bathtubs with the extra 'thingy' in the middle @lajoliedreamer? 
I bought the following, haven't used it yet, but got advised by it from a friend.

Ladybug2821

when did your LO turn 6 months?

April 23rd
height/weight/clothing size?

25 1/2 in, 14.10 lbs  She mostly wears 6-9 months but can fit 3-6 in most things.

milestones? 

Sitting up unassisted, rolling everywhere, spinning around, loves eating solids, pulling up to stand with assistance, and I swear it sounds like she says mama .

what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?

Bath time, the pool, anything Mickey Mouse, and the bouncer.

what is your biggest challenge?

Sleep!  It has been such a struggle since the 4 month sleep regression.  On a good night, she is still waking twice.  I've tried to rock her back to sleep but she's not having it so I have to nurse.  Is it possible she really is hungry?  On a bad night, she'll wake up up to 5 times and its really getting hard on me.  Sleep training will be happening at the end of this month because I need some sleep.  What happened to those 8 hour stretches she used to do??

kvruns

@ladybug2821 is yours wearing 6-9 because of length? My guy is about 14 lbs now and still fits in 0-3 though they are finally getting snug

Ladybug2821

kvruns said:

@ladybug2821 is yours wearing 6-9 because of length? My guy is about 14 lbs now and still fits in 0-3 though they are finally getting snug

It really depends on the item/brand.  In the onesies from Carter's, she wearing 6 months.  But onesies from Walmart (Garanimals I think), 3-6 is more her size.  I got a bathing suit from Target for her in 3-6 and it was too small.  I think she's thin so I guess its just how the items fit her body type.  At this point, we only buy items that are at least 6 months.

tigerfish227

when did your LO turn 6 months?
April 27th

height/weight/clothing size?
26.5"/14lb13oz/3-6mo clothes but 6-9mo sleepers for length

milestones?
He's so so close to crawling. He can get up on his hands and knees but he doesn't seem to quite understand how to go forward and falls on his face when he tries to move his hands.

what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?
He loves his crinkle book and his monkey rattle (it plays fur Elise) that are hooked on his car seat. He also love his giraffe sound machine and his oball dumbbell rattle. His favorite activity is trying to stand on our laps. He can super himself pretty well but has no balance yet.

what is your biggest challenge? 
He's been sick for a couple weeks and we are struggling with trying to get him better. Because he hasn't been feeling well we are also struggling with him sleeping in his crib... Or sleeping in general.

lajoliedreamer

Ladybug2821 said:

It really depends on the item/brand.  In the onesies from Carter's, she wearing 6 months.  But onesies from Walmart (Garanimals I think), 3-6 is more her size.  I got a bathing suit from Target for her in 3-6 and it was too small.  I think she's thin so I guess its just how the items fit her body type.  At this point, we only buy items that are at least 6

STUCK
I thought Carter's 6 months size is the same as other brands' 3-6 months size. Is that not true?

Ladybug2821

@lajoliedreamer I'm not really sure.  I assumed they were 6-9 and I thought they're 3 months was 3-6. 

kristah2

Carter's is basically "up to" that size. So:
3 = 0-3
6 = 3-6
9 = 6-9
etc. 

Ladybug2821

kristah2 said:

Carter's is basically "up to" that size. So:
3 = 0-3
6 = 3-6
9 = 6-9
etc. 

Ohhh I didn't know that. So I guess she's mostly in 3-6 then but she's been able to wear 6 month dresses. 

mrsmoose5

Had our 6mo checkup today, so ...

when did your LO turn 6 months?
May 1

height/weight/clothing size?
26 inches, 16 lbs 5 oz, size 9mo or 6-12mo

milestones?
Rolling all over the house, trying so hard to crawl, 2 bottom teeth poking through 

what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?
Rolling, talking, squealing, and making loud noises, going outside, peek-a-boo

what is your biggest challenge? 
Juggling 2 little ones and living in a very small house where it's impossible to get away from one kid's noise while the other is trying to sleep, DD has been waking DS up a lot lately ☹️

MrsMaryK2016

when did your LO turn 6 months? Today 5/19

height/weight/clothing size? 9-12, 12

milestones? Rolls over completely and is all over the place, sits up pretty well on his own, still no teeth (thank god!), sleeps through the night 

what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities, etc)? Rolling around in his play area, splashing in the splash pool, swinging, crinkly book

what is your biggest challenge? Keeping him engaged all day and food is not a hit so I'm putting it off a few more days. His pediatrician is going to be annoyed about that but I'm having to literally shove it in his mouth. 

Edit: forgot a picture!

tvh1982

One of the first advice I got from other mums is that we tell small lies at the paediatrician @mrsmaryk2016.
My lie for example was 'no I don't rock her to sleep' and 'yes she sleeps in her crib every night'. 
Id have no problem saying 'yes we've started solids' if that makes them happy.

desoky01

when did your LO turn 6 months? 5/18
height/weight/clothing size? 26 3/4 in long (55%), weighs 16lbs 14oz.(36%) - he's slowed growth a ton, but doc said it's normal around 6 months for that to happen. He's in 6-9 month clothes, sometimes he fits 12 months because of big cloth diaper booty. 
milestones? trying super hard to crawl, gets up on hands and knees or hands and feet all the time. He's also moving to a seating position from a crawling position. Lots of grabbing his feet and rolling all over the place. 
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)? he loves when we act silly or when we do funny things like jump up and down or play peekaboo. He is also in love with animals and will laugh when he sees cats and dogs. 
what is your biggest challenge? I think my biggest challenge is still not to worry or overthink every little thing. 

jrigz

when did your LO turn 6 months?
He will be turning 6 months on May 29
height/weight/clothing size?
25in 16lbs2oz  9mo or 6-12
milestones?
Rolls back to front, for some reason he won't roll belly to back, does push ups, tries to get his knees under himself but unsuccessful so far, can sit unassisted, loves to stand up-if we're holding him up he even tries taking steps, loves his veggies.
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?
Oball and his oball car, exersaucer, jolly jumper and tummy time. 
what is your biggest challenge? 

Still wakes up to eat min 3 times a night. I'm usually so tired I give up on the crib and bring him to bed with me halfway through the night. 

m6agua

when did your LO turn 6 months?
May 20th
height/weight/clothing size?
25 1/4 inches and about 14 lbs
milestones?
She is a mover! Rolls and scoots around somehow. Ate food for the first time, swam in a pool, and went on an airplane. She also has been paying more attention to our animals.
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?
She loves the water, loves to touch and examine my face, and she loves eating.
what is your biggest challenge? 

Trying to get everything done!  

RhodaMorgenstern

when did your LO turn 6 months?
May 17th but we had her 6 month check up last night
height/weight/clothing size?
25", 14.7 lbs and anywhere from 3-6 months to 9 months
milestones?
Throwing herself forward, planking, loving her solid foods, babbling non stop
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?
A loves to roll and chat and is obsessed with her jumparoo. We added a new song to her night time routine and it does the trick, as soon as she hears it, her eyes to start to close.
what is your biggest challenge?
Juggling my mom's dementia and A. A is so much easier in comparison but I have constant guilt that she's suffering because I have to devote so much attention to my mom.
It's blurry but I love this photo. It captures her personality the best.

kvruns

@RhodaMorgenstern I'm jealous she equates the song to bedtime. B used to do that when I could swaddle his arms in but for some reason when I had to stop that he also stopped snuggling up with a certain song and now it is just a crapshoot.

RhodaMorgenstern

@kvruns I feel like bedtime is always such a crapshoot. The song works this week but next week it may not. It's the Good Night song by the Beatles so I think Ringo's fairly monotone voice helps a lot.

jujellis1

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hoosiermama-2

when did your LO turn 6 months? Today, 5/23!
height/weight/clothing size? We can't find the tape measure anywhere, so I used a level, haha. Roughly 27 inches, 23 lbs; 9 month clothes.
milestones? She's pretty solidly sitting up! She started sitting for short periods of time in early May, and now she loves sitting and playing. So bittersweet. She's rolls with no effort from back to belly. She's finally found her toes and feet! She's had a bit of mushy banana twice in the last few weeks. She definitely is trying to crawl, but ends up spinning in circles. And for the last couple of weeks, she's been sleeping on her belly.
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc) Still loving the jumparoo. Loves laying under trees and watching the leaves move. Loves grabbing things (and putting them in her mouth, of course!). I feel like I could keep going forever... she's a very happy, content little squish!
what is your biggest challenge? Biggest? Probably that I reeeeeeeeally, really don't want to start foods. I love the convenience of breastfeeding!

m6agua

jujellis1 said:

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Ok? Glad to know we have lurkers?

hoosiermama-2

@m6agua I know! I was like and slightly creeped out to think that there are obviously people who lurk and we have no idea about.

SandNStarsNJ

hoosiermama-2 said:

@m6agua I know! I was like and slightly creeped out to think that there are obviously people who lurk and we have no idea about.

I almost commented about that last night and decided against it because I don't want people jumping in and being nasty from all over the place (because now my paranoia has kicked in). But, hey, if you're a lurker and your baby is an N'16, come join us!

kvruns

did she delete a post? Did anyone see what it was? 

djh513

when did your LO turn 6 months? May 19
height/weight/clothing size? 17lbs 10oz, 27", 6-9 mos
milestones? We started BLW and he is taking to it like a champ. He LOVES food and he is actually ingesting some food. Sitting up unassisted, rolling everywhere, attempting to pull himself up on things but he doesn't really get anywhere with it. 
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)? Eating "real" food, bathtime, the boob, looking at books, outdoor swing we have on the deck, going for stroller walks, sitting up and playing with toys, "patting" the dogs heads. 
what is your biggest challenge? Deciding when to move him to his crib in his room. Teething. 

m6agua

kvruns said:

did she delete a post? Did anyone see what it was? 

It looks like she must have, I see it says that the post was edited.

rspalding001

when did your LO turn 6 months?
May 20
height/weight/clothing size?
height: 2' 3.36" ; weight: 19lbs 12ozs ; clothing size: 12-18 month depending. He has a big butt so 12 month pants are really tight ha ha 
milestones?
rolling all over the place, has 4 teeth, started solid foods last week, sleeping through the night (10 hours).
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)?
loves bouncing, really enjoying his swim class with Dad, super chill guy.
what is your biggest challenge?
Lately just that we have been all so sick. Me especially. Go away cold! I hate you!

leighry

when did your LO turn 6 months? May 12
height/weight/clothing size? he just had his 6 month check up today and I don't remember height as I was too focused on his weight which is a measley 12 and a half pounds. He is in 3month clothing
milestones? developmentally he is fine. Reaching all his milestones. Can almost sit without support. If he is laying flat he can almost sit himself completely up. Food isn't too high on his priority list but we are trying.
what are LO's favourite things (toys, activities,etc)? he currently loves his exescaucer and listening to his sisters sing to him. He likes to sleep on his stomach and when he nurses now i find him trying to roll over which doesn't work so well but it's cute. 
what is your biggest challenge? Getting this kid to pack on the pounds. I had a mom guilt moment at the pedi office today. Apparently my breast milk is zero calorie... wish i could eat all day and never gain weight. I nurse him every 2 hours while awake so it's not like I'm not feeding him enough. He makes good wet and poop diapers. I don't get it. We officially have to supplement with formula for calories and I was told to "stuff his face" with as much food as he will take. It makes me feel awful that my body isn't producing what he needs like everyone else's body is. His Dr wasn't overly concerned because he is developing just fine and is hitting milestones. He sleeps consistently through the night. Having a mom failure moment. My husband just says "you're a good mom relax" which REALLY helps (eye roll).. I gave him formula today and he was spitting up the entire rest of the day. He has eaten it before when he was younger but hasn't has any in a few months so I'm sure he just isn't used to it but I'm stressing out now.

lajoliedreamer

@leighry - if he's hitting the milestones and his diapers are good, you're doing a great job. My nephew was small like your LO, but started putting on the weight when solids were introduced. I'm guessing your guy will be the same.  And I understand your frustration with your body, I've had to supplent her with formula pretty much since birth. I've never made more than 3ish oz and it was emotional accepting that I wasn't enough. *hugs* 

lajoliedreamer

Also, follow your instinct. The dr doesn't know everything and even said he's doing fine. If you really feel like he is healthy the way things are, you don't have to supplement. My SIL chose not to supplement my nephew even though her dr recommended it, and now he's a healthy train-loving three-year old. 

SandNStarsNJ

@leighry LO is happy and growing just not as fast. Don't feel guilty and focus on the positive! And in potentially strange strategies, does LO ever express wanting to be with everyone else? If so, maybe put him at the dinner table with everyone and put a banana in front of him. He'll see everyone else eatingnand potentially follow suit. Try not to be too hard on yourself - you're doing a good job. And I like to point out, he's been alive for half a year - that's awesome!

kvruns

Aww @leighry that guilt is tough. You've said your girls were small too, right? Wish my guy was still tiny so we could commiserate 

leighry

@lajoliedreamer and @SandNStarsNJ yeah I try and tell myself that since he is hitting milestones and seems like a happy kid I shouldn't be too worried or hard on myself. I guess I just went into the appointment thinking he was going to be over 13lbs and so when he wasn't that had me concerned too and just annoyed I didn't pick up on it at home. I'm hoping not to have to give too much supplements if he will start eating more. Maybe mix his oatmeal with Ben and Jerry's???? Haha

@kvruns I'm glad your little man has started getting bigger! Yes my girls were all on the small side but looking back at their 6 month weights they were all over 13. So while I don't expect him to be huge I'm hoping at our weight check in a month he has gained enough to make his pedi happy. All my girls were like 17/18lbs at a year so I don't know. Maybe he will catch up soon.

kvruns

I bet he will catch up @leighry !  If it helps another mom I know said her son only gained 1 lb from 4-6 months. He was a bit bigger than yours but didn't gain much, but has been hitting milestones etc like a champ.