6 Months Old!

It's hard to believe that Ryan has been in our lives for over 1/2 a year! It seems like just yesterday that this new little person entered our lives and changed us forever. I look back at these past 6 months and it's amazing how quickly he has grown and changed. In six months, he has gone from not being able to hold his head up and focus, to now sitting on his own and recognizing familiar faces. Then there were the nights of Ryan waking up every 45 minutes and holding him all night, now to nights of sleeping in his own room all night. I now even get some nights of uninterupted sleep!

I have also found myself to more comfortable as my role as mom. I'm no longer overwhelmed going out alone with him. I know that he has a favorite blanket that will help him get to sleep. I know what toys will stop the tears and bring on the smiles. I know the signs when he starts to get sleepy and needs a nap. 6 months ago...I didn't know a single thing!

I'm excited for the next 6 months and what new adventures it brings! I'm sure it will be a wonderful ride!

Here is Ryan's 6 month photo-taken on the night we got home from Montana. My cute little boy still smiling after spending hours on end in the car that day!

He had his 6 month check-up the other day. Stats are:

Weight: 16 lbs, 12 oz (almost exactly 10 lbs gained from birth!)-36th percentile

Height: 26 3/4 inches long-62nd percentile

Head: 16 7/8 inches long-17th percentile

He had 5 vaccinations at the appt. 1 oral and 3 shots. When the nurse gave him his first shot, he didn't even cry! Such a tough guy! But then when the 2nd & 3rd came along...he was done! But only cried for a couple seconds after and then was his happy self again! Love this little boy!