6 Months Old!

Brady had his 6 month check up the other day. He is a tad over 18 lbs and 27.73 in. long!! He is such a big happy baby. He is doing better taking cereal off the spoon, but we eventually give in and put it in a bottle because he starts shaking his head back and forth. Dr. Lee said to keep working with him and the spoon. He has a bit of eczema, so we've had to change his soap, be mindful of him wearing fleece, use special cream for breakout areas, and use lots of aquafor. His skin is doing MUCH better, so that makes me feel better. I was beginning to go crazy trying to figure out why his face was red and bumpy!!

I made the mistake of asking Dr. Lee about integrating formula because I want to be done breastfeeding; she recommended I continue through flu season. Of course that was a FABULOUS guilt trip, so we'll keep at it. Erik has given him a bottle of formula a day as well as breast milk. He said he gulped it down without any hesitation!

We're rolling!

Mr. Brady is quite the little roller these days. It is funny how he transitioned from the bouncy seat, to the bumbo and exersaucer, and now wants to either be on the floor rolling around or up in his high chair. He hasn't really started crawling; he's more fascinated that he can roll and roll and roll. We also had another big milestone this week - we are introduced rice cereal. We have attempted the past 4 days to have him eat a bit off a spoon. The first two days he got more on his face than in his mouth, but the last two days he clenches his gums and won't even budge! He turns away and wants nothing to do with it. Each night, however, I put it in the bottle and he drinks away. He hasn't had an issue with me giving the bottle to him either, so that is comforting.

Speaking of bottles and leche, I think am ready to transition him to formula. I'm ready to sleep more than a couple hours at a time and feel that he just isn't getting enough leche at night. I would love to still breastfeed at times (and I could continue pumping at work) but maybe do formula before bed and any other time I'm not around. I don't know. I just feel it's time. I think the idea of formula is calming to me in that it enables me a little more 'me' time. I wouldn't have to worry about pumping to get enough milk if I want to go out.

Here are a couple cute pics from carving pumpkins and Halloween:

Halloween

We had a great Halloween. Erik and Cameron helped my sister and her husband move. Brady, Grammy, and I arrived to serve them lunch and help where we could. Brady dressed up; the dogs thought he was very cute! I swear Brady knows when I sit down to read my email or do this. He's up...so I better go. More later.