Jonah passed his 9mo. check-up with flying colors! Today's tough question for Mommy: can he eat a cracker on his own? Maybe??? He's never had one! All his food comes in little bite-sized pieces. Maybe it's time to try.
Jonah got off easy this time - no shots! The bloodwork was postponed until next time. Strangely, because we live in an older home (with a potential for lead paint) the test is done later to make sure it picks up possible exposure.
The pediatrician also agreed with Dr. Dad that it would be best not to let the midnight feedings become a habit. I thought it was just a growth spurt that Jonah has been looking for a midnight snack for the last week, and I certainly didn't want to let him starve! Daddy was of the opinion that his own sleep was more important than Jonah's hunger. Since it's been a full week, and he has the doctor's backing, I guess Daddy wins.
As a prize, the doctor made him a "sticky-stick". I thought he was being cute referring to a sticker, but he put two stickers back to back on a tongue depressor and Jonah LOVED it! It occupied him for an hour. So much for fancy toys...
