One Year Old!!!
Well, it's (almost) here! In about 13 hours it will be Matthew's 1st birthday. It actually already seems like he's one, since he had his party on Saturday. I've included some pictures of the messy festivities! He went to the pediatrician for his 12 month well baby visit. Weight: 21lbs. 12oz. (35th percentile) Height: 31.5in. (92nd percentile). His weight has dropped percentile wise, but they didn't say anything about it. I figure he's just working off so much more of what he eats being so active! Poor kid had to get 3 shots and a blood draw. And of course, they couldn't do it out of his finger. Right out of his arm like a "big boy." He didn't take it very well, but he only screamed until he was done. Anyway, here is what the (last!) newsletter says:
Your baby boy, Matthew, is 52 weeks (Approximately 12.1 months) old now.
At twelve months old, babies usually range from 27.75 inches long and 18 pounds (10th percentile) to 30.5 inches long and 23.75 pounds (90th percentile).You know your baby has become a toddler when his or her favorite things to say are "No!" or "Me do it!" or "Mine!" Your toddler is trying to become independent and is busy forming his or her own identity. Offering your baby choices whenever possible will help him or her feel independent. If he or she can't have his or her way, offer alternatives that he or she can choose instead.A fun activity for your baby right now might be to scribble with crayons on a big sheet of paper; or try Color Wonders - markers that only show up on the special paper that comes with them. They could save your furniture and carpet from a rainbow of stains in the months to come. Your baby will still enjoy cuddling with you, despite his or her big-kid independence. He or she still needs reassurance that you will always be there to meet his or her needs and that you'll always love him or her. Enjoy this special bonding time with your baby while you still can. Your little baby is growing up so fast.
Your baby boy, Matthew, is 52 weeks (Approximately 12.1 months) old now.
At twelve months old, babies usually range from 27.75 inches long and 18 pounds (10th percentile) to 30.5 inches long and 23.75 pounds (90th percentile).You know your baby has become a toddler when his or her favorite things to say are "No!" or "Me do it!" or "Mine!" Your toddler is trying to become independent and is busy forming his or her own identity. Offering your baby choices whenever possible will help him or her feel independent. If he or she can't have his or her way, offer alternatives that he or she can choose instead.A fun activity for your baby right now might be to scribble with crayons on a big sheet of paper; or try Color Wonders - markers that only show up on the special paper that comes with them. They could save your furniture and carpet from a rainbow of stains in the months to come. Your baby will still enjoy cuddling with you, despite his or her big-kid independence. He or she still needs reassurance that you will always be there to meet his or her needs and that you'll always love him or her. Enjoy this special bonding time with your baby while you still can. Your little baby is growing up so fast.
No huge new developments since last week. He got a lot of new toys at his birthday party that he's enjoying playing with. He's really starting to babble - sounds like he's speaking some made-up language :o) Other than that, same-old, same-old. Except for, starting tomorrow, he won't be an "infant" anymore. Welcome to the toddler years!!
posted by flannel04 @ 11:08 AM
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