Frank's 9 month Checkup

Frank had his 9 month checkup today.  I've been nervous about this check up for several reasons: 

One, Frank refuses to eat baby food or drink anything from a bottle.  He only wants what everyone else is eating and nurse (and he likes sippy cups that have the straws...and whatever Jak has).  So, obviously, I was nervous about him getting enough to eat and gaining weight. 

Second, he has been fighting some congestion and tugging at his ear.  I wanted him checked for an ear infection and to be sure his lungs sounded clear. 

Thirdly, the weather.

Well, my worries about the weather were put to rest when the clinic called and rescheduled my appointment to earlier in the day.  Hooray!  I was able to find a sitter for Jak and take Frank in before it started snowing!  That was the good news.  And, for the record, the office was planning on closing by 1:00 and possibly closing tomorrow...and still at 3:00...NOTHING!  No snow, no ice, no wind.  However, I'm sure that will all change.

The not so great news is that Frank is growing just fine in every area, BUT he is OFF THE CHARTS in his weight...the wrong way :(!  He isn't gaining much weight!  Which is what we thought all along.   His right ear is also a little red, but nothing major.  But, since he had the same condition at his 6 month check up, Doc decided to go ahead and prescribe him some antibiotics in case he has a chronic ear infection.  If that is the case, that may be why he doesn't want to eat much!  I'm nervous about the antibiotics, but if it helps him get a bigger appetite, I'm okay with it.  He sure doesn't act like his ear bothers him, but maybe he'll feel even better after the medicine is in him for a while!  Maybe he'll sleep ALL NIGHT EVERY NIGHT! ha!  Who knows!  He is just a little stinker!  ;) 

Other than his weight, he is a healthy, happy, baby! His lungs sound clear. :)  His next checkup is his one year!!!  Three months from now!  Holy cow! :)

Here are the stats for Frank compared to Jak:

                   Frank 9 months                   Jak 9 months
Length:          29"   68%tile                     29 1/4"  75%tile                          
Weight:         16 lbs. 7 oz  1.5%tile          20 lbs. 45%tile
Head Circ:      17 3/4"  38%tile

Obviously, Jak was a better eater than Frank!  I'm just so glad Frank is happy and healthy!  We'll keep chugging away, trying to get him to eat! :)