4 month check up

Well Dillon and Lucas are four months old today and had their four month check up today

Lucas: 13lbs 8 oz 24 1/4 inches
Dillon: 14lbs 6oz 25 inches

They both grew 2 inches. Both are doing great. Their pedi did detect a heart murmur when listening to Dillon's heart. He said it is nothing to worry about, that it is a flow murmur, totally normal at 4 months and he will check next time they come in.

They got their shots. Both held their breath. He said, when it came to Lucas, he has never seen a baby hold his breath for that long. He said it can run in families. I knew my younger brother held his breath all the time when he was a baby, found out from my mom, that I did too.

He said it is up to us when we want to start introducing solids. He said we can start now or six months, totally up to us and what we feel the babies are ready for. So will probably start rice cereal within the next few days.

He was very happy with what they are doing...rolling tummy to back, STTN, grasping for toys, they both try to get our attention when we stop paying attention to them, and trying to hold their bottles. He said we were right on track.

I asked about the spit up b/c it just seems to be a lot more. He said that is normal b/c they are moving around more, their stomach will get shook up more so it is typical that at this age they spit up more. He said when they start standing it should slow down....lol...that is a long time from now.

Here is a picture from this morning
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24553683@N06/2653226412/

Dianna

 

I'm glad the ped said they're doing well, Dianna! Such cute little guys .

 

Great check up!
They really are some good looking babies!

 

Nice appt Dillon and Lucas :banana: Do they think the heart murmur will just resolve with age? Sounds like they are doing great developmentally. Great job Dianna!

 

They are so cute Dianna! Happy 4 months!

 

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Nice appt Dillon and Lucas :banana: Do they think the heart murmur will just resolve with age? Sounds like they are doing great developmentally. Great job Dianna!

He said yes. That right now the heart is pumping more at this age b/c they are out growing their blood supply so that can cause a murmur and I guess when it all catches up(blood supply) the murmur will go away.


Dianna

 

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He said yes. That right now the heart is pumping more at this age b/c they are out growing their blood supply so that can cause a murmur and I guess when it all catches up(blood supply) the murmur will go away.
Dianna


Wow, you learn something new everyday. Very interesting. Thanks.

 

Way to go, babies! :yahoo:

Did you do anything special to get them to start rolling over? My daughter did back to front once, by accident I think. Of course I missed it and she hasn't done it since. My son seems content just lying around on his back. He's either too heavy, or just lazy! And going tummy to back? That seems like a long way off...

 

OMG they got so big! They are so cute!!

Happy 1/3 bday! Hope they arent too fussy from their shots.

 

Dianna, sounds like they are doing great! :yahoo: WTG Boys! They look adorable in that picture. :wub:

 

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Way to go, babies! :yahoo:

Did you do anything special to get them to start rolling over? My daughter did back to front once, by accident I think. Of course I missed it and she hasn't done it since. My son seems content just lying around on his back. He's either too heavy, or just lazy! And going tummy to back? That seems like a long way off...

They just spend a lot of time on their tummies.

Dianna

 

i just had to tell you they are sooo cute!

Elizabeth

 

Handsome boys! Hooray for a great appointment!!!

 

Sounds like a great appointment.

Your boys are soooo cute! Is that red hair I see???? I have a couple of red-headed cuties too!

 

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Sounds like a great appointment.

Your boys are soooo cute! Is that red hair I see???? I have a couple of red-headed cuties too!

Yes lots of red hair like their daddy

Thank you everyone for the sweet comments about the boys. They are cute...I guess even when screaming LOL


Dianna

 

They are so cute. I am glad they are healthy and growing so well.

Jen