Clayton and Chloe had their 6 month check up today. Clayton is 26.5 inches long
(55%) and 17 pounds 13 ounces (58%). Dr. Banez was very impressed with his milestones and especially his strength. Clay even showed off for her by rocking on his hands and knees. Chloe is 25.25 inches long (34%) and 16 pounds 7 ounces (61%). Dr. Banez was equally as impressed with Chloe's development, but suggested a little bit more tummy time for little Miss Princess! We also talked all about food, eating schedules, sippy cups, toys, sharing, car seats, and reading. Both babies got the DTAP oral vaccine and Rotovirus injectable vaccine along with the flu shot. Clayton handled the shots like a champ, while poor Chloe cried so hard. I started crying with her because it made me so sad to see her in so much pain.
And then came the peas...
I thought I was so prepared. Boy was I wrong! I got out two jars of the organic peas I made a few days ago, bibs, a washcloth, the camera, and video camera. Ryan and I put the babies in their highchairs and they immediately started to whine. Rather than feed them individually, which is so what we should have done, we fed them at the same time. It was nearly impossible to enjoy the silly "gag" faces, take pictures, video, and feed! Chloe actually ate her peas at first pretty well. Then once she realized that they weren't Mom's milk she gagged, got bright red and spit them out. Clayton hated the icky bright green mush from the get go. He made the funniest faces. After a few bites, he decided to "choke" on the peas, raspberry them out and then projectile vomit the rest. Lots of fun! I then decided to mix the peas with some rice cereal, which the babies enjoyed much more. My lessons learned...mix the peas with some breast milk, feed Clay and Chloe one at a time, be ready for anything! So we will have peas for the next 2 days and then move on to another green veggie!
Fun times! Hopefully it will get better!
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