9 month check-up

Elyse is 16 pound and 6 ounces (15th percentile). Her length is 27 1/4 inches (45th percentile). Her head diameter is 45 cm (75th percentile). Elyse is developing fine. She has a slight diaper rash. Our doctor suggested using a 7th generation diaper, sounds expensive. We treated her with Desitin a few weeks ago and it went away. We will be resuming that treatment plan

Gavyn is 15 pounds and 1 1/2 ounces (below the curve). Her length is 26 and 3/4 inches (10th percentile). His head diameter is 45 cm (50th percentile). Gavyn is really having a hard time with teething at night. It takes extra soothing by both Peta and I to put him to bed. Our doctor suggested 1) cold pacifier or 2) cold teething ring. I co-worker recently told me about a herbal treatment that can be found at Safeway of all places. The thing is, everytime I go to Safeway I forget to look for the item.

Elyse is definitely ahead of the pack. She is standing when propped up against something. She began clapping. She's really opened up, smiling a lot more. Many people are put off by her demeanor, she is slow to warm up to strangers. Not a problem for Gavyn.

I can tell that Gavyn really looks up to his big sister. He's started to clap as well. When they are in their car seats, he often looks towards her to see what she is doing. Usually, Elyse is doing something.

Both Elyse and Gavyn are crawling, soldier crawl style. They have their favorite "hiding" spots within our living room.