The Giant and the Peanut

So, Sam and Nolan both had check-ups today. Talk about being at opposite ends of the spectrum!

Sam (2 year check-up)
33 pounds, 2 ounces (94th percentile)
35 inches long (64th percentile)

Nolan (4 month check-up)
11 pounds, 8 ounces (.8 percentile--yes 0.8!)
24 inches long (8th percentile)

Nolan has gained some ground in the length, which I'm assuming attributed to his losing ground in weight (he was in the 5th percentile last time). Maybe I should start weighing him here at home to make sure he's still heading upward.

Overall, Nolan is a fantastic baby. He sleeps through the night almost every night now (WOO-HOO! Bill and I got it right on our third try!), he smiles and coos a lot, and he rolls tummy to back. He's just tiny!

We are starting him on Prevacid tomorrow. For the past couple weeks, I've noticed he's been choking about a half hour after he eats. Dr. Conner agreed that he probably has mild reflux. So we'll see if the Prevacid helps.

Sam is continuing on his low dose of Prevacid, along with all the wacky natural ('crunchy') stuff his mother has put him on (acidophilus, papaya extract, his amber teething necklace, regular visits to the chiropractor). I know not everyone agrees or understands why I've chosen this route with Sam, but the way I look at it, it's healthy, it's natural, and IT'S WORKING! He is such a happy child (when he has enough sleep that is!).