update on Baylen

Baylen had his 9 month appt. a little late...it was on Monday. He weighed in at 23 pounds, 15 ounces and is 29 3/4 inches tall. He was in 90% percentile for both height and weight. We talked to his Ped. about him waking in the night for a bottle and Dr. D. said some kids just need more food and can't make it through the night without a little more milk. He said it was probably due to the fact that he feels fuller faster and then when his tummy is empty, he fills it back up, but does it in smaller amounts at night. So, I guess we'll just not worry about trying to break that habit anytime soon. He has a big blister on his top gum where is 2nd front tooth has broken through, (for a total now of 6 teeth) but it looks so sore. Dr. D. said that, too, was normal and to put some Orajel on it for relief. He discovered one of his ears looked red and bulging AGAIN so we have another round of Amox. to treat his 4th ear infection since he's been 6 months old. Dr. wants to see him again in 2 weeks and check his ears to make sure everything is healing and the infection is gone. He also did say that perhaps the infections could be related to his teething since he gets one every single time he is getting new teeth. Poor kid! :( He has taken a couple of steps on his own from our table to the couch, so it's only a matter of time b/f he's walking. This kid has no fear.