the blackmons in chicago

Sitting proudly for Dr. Fleming

Getting weighed by nurse Karen

He's happy now before the appointment. Things surely changed soon after!

2 Month Doctor's Appointment with Shots Included!

Today was a HUGE day for the Blackmons. It was the dreaded 2 month appointment with Baker's pediatrician for his immunizations. We went to bed dreading it and woke up feeling the same way! There are so many controversial issues out there right now with shots and autism but Brad and I know that the benefits of them outweigh the risks. We just prayed over him before the appointment for God to protect him. We know that he is in God's hands and that we can't control it. They saved the shots for last and did all of the 2 month check-up stuff beforehand. We are pleased to announce that Baker is by no means hurting in the weight gain department. He weighs 12.8 lbs (75%ile), he is 23 3/4 inches long (90%ile, so he is a long baby) and his head circ is 15.5 (65%ile). Baker is our little chunky monkey!

He did so great through the whole check-up, smiling and talking at the nurse and doctor. The doctor said that his neck was strong, right where it should be, and that he is flipping over already because he is building so much strength during his tummy time. She was impressed that he is sleeping through the night already and said that he has proved he can go without feedings in the night. She warned us that he might try to wake up in the middle of the night one of these days but told us not to feed him, just soothe him. He's just trying to trick us!! The little trickster! He hasn't tried to pull that over on us yet but I'm sure he'll try one of these days. After all the good news, it was time for the shots. So, we braced ourself and him. The nurse had to give him 4 shots in his thighs and one oral. Needless to say, he was NOT happy when she stuck him and screamed the most pitiful cry. Then I started crying but Brad and I just tried comfort him. In a flash it was over and he whimpered a bit but overall, he was a champ! Now we feel so much better that he is protected from the icky things out there! Enjoy the pics.