12 month stats

Colin had to go to the doctor and get shots on his birthday. Poor boy. But he did get a sucker from the nurse, and since it was his birthday I let him eat it. He enjoyed the stick almost as much as the candy on the end. Here are his official measurements, although I'm not sure they are entirely accurate. 

Height: 31 1/2 inches—92%

Weight: 21 pounds—23% (He was 22 pounds a week ago on the same scale. They had him stand on the big scale and he kind of pulled himself up.)

Head Circumference: 19 inches—92%

Some of Colin's unofficial stats are that he can walk, he can sign about 7 words, he loves to imitate any sound he hears, he can go to bed all by himself (most nights), he makes animals sounds (when he wants to—not on command), and he loves to give hugs and kisses and bonks.

And here are my 18 week stats for those who care.

Weight: gained 1 pound so far (I won't tell you where I started.)

Baby's Heart Beat: strong

Ultrasound: scheduled for July 17th, unfortunately. Dr Porter said it wouldn't be a problem if I went in a few days early so I could share the news with my Iowa family, but apparently the radiologist refuses to see you even 1 day before you are officially 20 weeks. Grrr. So now I'll have to wait. It wouldn't be so annoying if my dear husband would agree to discuss baby names before we knew the gender, but he won't. 

That's all for now. Maybe I'll post pictures later.