Garrett had his six month check up today and he is doing great! He is in the 50th percentile for height, weight, and noggin roundness. Here are his stats:
Height: 26.25 inches
Weight: 18 lbs even
He was so wiggly and squirmy in my arms through the visit that his doctor was laughing at the impending future of this child needing to run around once he becomes mobile. While I am excited at the prospect of Garrett growing, I cower in anticipation of the chasing that will ensue.
More good news: Garrett has his first tooth! I found it last night and I could just barely feel the little ridges on the sharp edge. Today, I can feel it a little easier. I'll be sure to post a picture when it's visible.
Also, Garrett got his shots again today and he was such a trooper! He cried for about three seconds, then stopped altogether and even smiled at the nurse. She was amazed that he recovered so quickly. I was proud of him and his ability to rally so effectively.
On the less-than-good-news front: Garrett's goopy eye is a combination of blocked tear duct (common) that is infected. Poor guy. So he has to be on a course of antibiotics now to clear the infection. Also, doc said that his tear duct is blocked and most likely won't unblock itself. She said to wait until 8 months, then go see the eye specialist who can tell us if his eye will need a very easy, minor surgery to unplug it.
Surgery. Harumpf!
