Two Months

Where does the time go? Anderson is two months old - from his birth day, and two weeks old for his adjusted age. Why is this important? Developmentally we have to go by his adjusted age in order to make up for the months that he was early. For example, if babies smile at 2 months, he might not smile until 4 months from his birth date. I guess doctors do not want parents stressing over how their kids fall on developmental charts.

Here is the way this works out - which I find most interesting. Anderson went for his 2 month check-up on Monday. He got his 2 month old shots. BUT - when it came time to look at how he is falling on the size charts in comparison to other babies, he is listed as only 2 weeks old. In comparison to other 2 week olds, his weight (8lbs 2 ozs) puts him in the 50 percentile. His height (no surprise here - 21.5 inches) puts him in the 75 percentile!! Now, if you were to compare him to babies born at term at the same time he was, he would not even be on the chart! Talk about confusing!!

taken 2/7/10 

                                                              taken 3/5/10

Oh the difference a month makes! These two outfits are the same size, but you can see how much more he fills out the newer picture!! Anderson has a little belly and is starting to get some chub on his legs & arms! Yeah!!