Luke: 6 Months Old

SIX MONTHS.
A half a year old.

Luke is now closer to being a 1 year old than a newborn.

I can't even handle it.
Cue tears.

 Still the happiest baby EVER.

Here are Luke's 6 month stats:

Weight: 16 lbs 12 oz (50th %)

Height: 27.5 inches (75th %)

Clothing: 6 months (a few 3-6 months still fit)

Diapers: Size 3
Sleeping:  8-10 hours a night!!!!!!!! THANK YOU, JESUS!!!!
Tricks: Sits up on his own like a big boy! Loves to roll & get up on all fours.
Teeth: 2 bottom teeth

We had Luke's 6 month check up this week and everything is going well EXCEPT he has dropped 3 ounces from 5 months, and he is only up 9 ounces total since 4 months old. 

So, just like the girls, I have to bring him in for a weight check next month.

 I didn't think I would have this "problem" with him since he has been such a good weight gainer. 

(The girls were REALLY slow weight gainers & didn't double their birth weight until 1 year old)

My doctor isn't really worried (and neither am I ) but we still have to do a weight check....just in case.

I am not worried because this is what happens to me at 6 months post partum...I still make TONS of milk, it is just non-fat breast milk. Same thing happened with the girls.

 And, Luke hasn't even gotten any baby food yet. I know.

I had full intentions on giving it to him a week ago, but then he was sick & then I was sick and it just hasn't happened yet. Tomorrow will be the day. And, I am kinda being sentimental about it.

When you give a baby food, it is like the beginning of the end. The end of being a little baby. Closer to being a big boy. (Yes, I have issues)

 In honor of being 6 months, we had a little photoshoot in the backyard today.

Since he is normally in pajamas, I thought it might be nice to get some photos of him in real clothes.

 Love my little man.

He wants to crawl...he gets up & rocks back and forth. I say...NO rush! Kate was crawling by 6 months...that was not fun. Hoping he is like Claire and doesn't crawl until 7 months old (or later!)

 He loves sitting up on his own. So proud of himself.

 And, just like that after 3 minutes, Luke had enough of the "photoshoot".

"A shirt & tie? Are you kidding me? Get me outta these clothes....I just want my pajamas back on!!!!"
 

 And, because everyone loves comparison pics....

Each day I change my mind about who he looks like...last month was a mix, today, he is a mini-Claire.

Happy Half  Birthday, Luke.

I can't imagine our lives without you. The past 6 months have been the best.  

So glad you completed our family!