Grady's 9 month Dr. appt.

I took Grady in for his big 9 month Dr. appointment yesterday. We went in early to change insurance information again. This poor kid has had 4 different insurance changes since he was born! Anyhow, back to the Dr. appointment. Grady tipped the scales at 20 pounds 2 ounces (45%) and measured 28.5 inches (62%) and his head continues to measure in the high percentages as it always has. Big brains take up lots of room! The Dr. said Grady is growing and developing nicely and right on track. Grady showed the nurse and Dr. plenty of his vocal skills while we were there with his high pitched squeels. After asking specifics questions on how much milk he should have and food at each meal, we were given the advice of cutting back on how much milk he drinks and make up the difference in food to help satisfy him. We were given the go ahead on the whole milk and table food that we've been giving him.

Grady is now beginning to clap; however, his hands still don't always connect. Pretty cute! We are slowly integrating the sippy cup. I don't think he gets that he has to tip it up all the time yet. He won't even do that with a bottle either if he's sitting up--frustraiting for me really! I'm still working with him on saying his sister's name, but we aren't there yet. A couple days ago, it sure sounded like he tried to say Zebra, which came out more like "Bra" as he grabbed his zebra lovie. So, for now, his vocab is Momma, Dada, Bye-Bye and maybe 'bra. :)