9 Month Appointment

We had our 9 month appointment (technically 9 1/2 months old) for the kiddos today. I always look forward to hearing what the pediatrician has to say about the kids and their development. I try not to worry too much about their development....they can be behind the average 9 month old because they were premature. The "rule" with a preemie baby is that they always catch up by the age of 2.  I'm happy to report that Dr. Beck says we're not behind...but a little ahead of the game! He sees no concerns and was very impressed with their walking/standing abilities. He was telling us what to be looking for in the next months---pulling themselves up to a stand, walking around furniture, crawling up the stairs, etc. We've been doing that for months! The kiddos also got a flu shot (only a few tears from the boys) and had their finger pricked...without a peep. We will go back in December for their 1 year appointment!!




Here are a few updates on the kiddos!


Addie
Birth weight- 3 lbs 8 oz
9 month weight- 18 lbs 8 oz
Length-28 inch
Teeth-2
Likes-bathtime, climbing up the stairs, playing peek-a-boo, eating snacks (and not eating her lunch), her binky, playing outside, playing on the kitchen floor
Dislikes-wearing a bib and getting her nose wiped
Words-dada, mama
Doctor's Notes- Says she's very healthy and doing just fine! I worry sometimes because she doesn't eat as much as the boys and is smaller. He says she's fine! She is in the 40%ile for weight. Was impressed how well she walked with assistance.




Brady
Birth weight- 3 lbs. 14 oz.
9 month weight- 20 lbs
Length-28 1/2 in
Teeth-6
Likes-pushing buttons on the computer, dancing with his mommy, when his momma kisses the corners of his mouth, eating his fruits/veges, sticking his hands/head/arms under running water while taking a bath, pulling hair, sleeping on his side
Dislikes-getting his diaper changed, getting his diaper changed, and getting his diaper changed............
Words- dada (all day long), mama
Doctor's Notes- Also says he's doing great. Was impressed most by his walking abilities. He is very steady and walks flat on his feet. He has taken 2 and 3 steps on his own several times. He'll be walking first for sure...NOT Colin. He is in the 50%ile for his weight.




Colin
Birth weight- 4 lbs
9 month weight- 21 lbs 14 oz
Length-29 1/4 in
Teeth-5 and the i can see the 6th one
Likes-playing outside, bathtime, crawling on whoever is laying on the floor, the remote control, playing with his brother and sister, pulling hair, picking on Addie, mandarin oranges, standing on the couch to look out the window
Dislikes-getting his diaper changed
Words: dada, mama
Doctor's Notes-Most impressed by his weight and how much he's grown. Again, very healthy! He is in the 70%ile for his weight.