Car Seats and Dogs

On Sunday, we removed Liam infant car seat from Clay's car and replaced it with Liam's other car seat. Can't believe he has almost out grown it already. We decided to make the switch because of our up coming trip to Bradenton. In the past, the infant car seat sat in the middle, leaving no room for Jager. So the last couple of trips he sat in the front seat, which still isn't enough room for him but it's doable. Now the toddler car seat sits off to one side, leaving more room for the dog. Here is a photo of Liam watching us as we were changing them out.

Laughing

The day after Liam had his Dr. appt. he was miserable. Partly due to having three shots and partly because his first tooth was coming in. I tried all day to make him happy/comfortable. Finally, after all day trying, this is what worked. I had him in stitches for over 20 minutes.

Cloth Diapers

Since I'm no longer breastfeeding our babies expenses have increased greatly. In an effect to cut out costs we are trying cloth diapers. Three of my friends in Melbourne are using cloth diapers and swear by them. So last night I ordered some online. I got a set of Econobum to start out with to see if I would even like them. I was torn between two different sets. However, Econobums are the lest expensive set of cloth diapers out there with the most for your money. The great thing is if I don't like them I have a 30 day guarantee; I can return them or exchange for a different set. I figured I'd get the cheap set to figure out which features I like and dislike and go from there. We'll see how this all works out. More info on cloth diapers at cotton babies.

6mth checkup

Liam had his 6mth checkup today. He now is 17lbs which puts him in the 45% for his weight. However, his length of 27.5 puts him in the 90%. Finally his head was 16.5 which is the 25% for a 6.5mth old. He also meet all his milestones which include sitting up without support, mamas or daddas,as well as babbling, moving an object from one hand to the next, and laughing at peek-a-boo. He is also ahead of the curve with his pincher reflex. Dr. Lockhart said I can give him Cheerios or Gerber Puffs to practice.

Now that Liam is older we can add juice to his diet. Dr Lockhart says no more than 2x a week and she likes pear or grape juice for infants. I don't plan on giving him juice or if I do it will be very watered down. I've been putting water in his sippy cup. His doctor loves that. She would much later have him drink water and milk vs juice. I also asked about our water filter. She said that the filter will not take out the fluoride in the tap water unless its a reverse osmosis filter. And speaking of fluoride, Dr Lockhart said his bottom tooth should break through by Friday.

Other things we talked about were lowering the crib since he can sit up, which I already did. As well as using only thin blankets or sac pjs for the winter mths, and changing car seats. He also received three shots. He got his DTaP, Hib, and his flu shot. He needs to go back for his flu booster and his H1N1 in a mth. I think thats everything.

Ma Ma Ma

Liam starts talking when he's tired or bored. Today he was tired. I tried to get him saying ma ma on video but this is what I got.

Sitting Up

As of yesterday Liam can sit only his own. He sat in the storm door watching Jager outside for 30 minutes with out any help, well if you're not counting the fact that I placed him on his butt. He still isn't crawling but he can scoot around pretty well and rolls to where he wants to go. Like on Friday he rolled to the curtains and was playing peek-a-boo with them while Clay and I were eating dinner at the table. On Sunday, while Clay and I were shopping, Liam started saying ma ma ma in the store. It was so cute. He just kept doing it over and over. We stood in the aisle blocking everyone because we were so excited. However that night he fell over and bumped his head and looked up at me with giant crocodile tears in his eyes crying ma ma ma, it just broke my heart.

6mths

Liam turned six months today. I can't believe it. He's schedule has remained mostly the same; sleeping 13hrs and he has continued to take 3 naps. For his meals, Liam is no longer in a reclining position to eat, he will sit up in the highchair. We have also introduced the sippy cup. Liam thinks its a toy. He would rather play with it than drink out of it. Occasionally he will take in a couple of sips. It's only milk, I'm staying away from juice for awhile.

Since last month, I have introduced fruits. Liam loves avocado (no surprise there) and pears, but isn't really big on apples. As for veggies, he loves sweet potatoes. When Liam first started solids, I used jar baby food to see the thickness and texture. However, now I make all his food. It's super easy and so much cheaper than buying it. Plus I know everything that's in it.

Liam is getting so close to crawling. I love watching him try to figure it out. He does however roll across the room. I'll put him down in one spot and he will quickly start rolling across to the other side, usually to Jager. Speaking of Jager, Liam has figured out that if he makes that high pitch helium balloon noise that Jager will come running to him to see if he's ok. So now when Liam can't see the dog he will "call" for him. What will he come up with next?

Happy Halloween

Last night we took Liam out for his first Halloween. Liam went as a Lobster and we put him in one of Clay's pots. We carried him to a couple of our nieghbors just to show him off. He did so well sitting in the pot, even though it was way past bedtime. He was way to cute. I'm already tring to figure out what he might go as new year.