No, it's not my second pregnancy (yet!), it's just B's second round of vaccinations and wellness check ups with the doc. This time, he got jabbed twice (left thigh 6-in-1 series part 2, right thigh pneumoccocal) AND received an oral rotavirus vaccine. What torture! I really wonder if we are over-immunizing our young generation these days.... Poor guy was in tears when the doc was done but calmed down after mommy whisked him out of the clinic with ample hugs, lullabies and rocks later. He thankfully didn't catch a fever but hasn't been able to sleep as soundly or eat as much as before. Do babies feel phantom injections? It almost seems like he's reliving the experience whenever he enters light REM sleep.... Hopefully these are just short term side effects of the vaccinations.
On a brighter note, his developmental milestones are tracking nicely at 3.5 months. B remains our long limbed and big headed boy at 7.2 kg (15 lbs 14 oz), 64 cm (25") tall with a 43.5 cm (17") head circumference. Jeremy Lin junior?! Heh heh. Since his weight gain and overall growth seem okay, doc said no need to start solids till the 5th month or so. The general rule of thumb seems to be to wait till your baby has lost his tongue protrusion reflex (the automatic ability to push out whatever enters his mouth), can sit with his head upright with minimal support to swallow well, can pick up small items and seems very interested in what we adults are eating. Lastly, doc also encouraged us to keep working on his neck strength so he can roll over and sit upright with more confidence. More tummy times for you, darling!
Good job, mommy! I've been neglecting tummy time with Hannah! She's already 2.5 mths! T__T
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