The little man has been busy! In October, he made his first trip to Iowa. He did so well flying and had so many people ready to love him up once he landed. We were able to meet up with lots of friends and family and Charlie loved meeting everyone! A special highlight was Charlie meeting his great-grandma. It was precious.
The three of us spent a few days in Cresco before Andy had to fly back for work and then Charlie and I stayed for a few extra days to visit his Cedar Rapids grandpa and grandma.
Charlie had his 4 month check-up today. He's weighing in at 16 pounds, 15 and a half ounces and is 26 inches long. He's a big boy -- in the 80% for both his height and weight. He gave us the OK to start on solids if we wanted, mostly because it acts as a sponge and can help with reflux, but I think we'll hold off for a while longer. I really wanted to wait until 6 months to start, especially since he was an early arrival. I'll ask our home visit nurse for her thoughts since she has so much experience with preemies. Other than some minor cosmetic things like cradle cap, dry skin and a slightly misshaped head (he really likes to lay with his head to the right!), Charlie is a healthy little boy and we're so grateful for that.
We're STILL trying to develop a routine and we're getting there. I try to get out for a walk when the weather is nice. It's good for all of us and Shadow gets excited when I start bundling Charlie up because she knows we're going for a W-A-L-K. I joined a group for stay-at-home moms and Charlie and I have gone to a couple of activities with them which has been nice.
Charlie's new favorite thing is sitting up...with assistance of course. Andy says he looks like a bobble head. It's really cute to watch him look around and show an interest in things. He's must more vocal than he was a month ago and is smiling often.
One last thing...November is Prematurity Awareness Month. I would appreciate you taking the time to click on the link below and contact your representative and ask them to support the Preemie Reauthorization Act. It provides funding for research and education.
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