Devin started out this week with a very short night's sleep and an appointment with the doctor. He continues to be a very big boy, coming in at 21 lbs 12.5 oz (87%) and 29 inches long (97%) with a head that is 18.5 inches in circumference (97%)--much larger than his brother's head ever was. I know that we are not supposed to compare children, but I think that Devin's large head size is partially why his physical movements and growth have been slow. Devin is still not rolling over from belly to back (which explains why he is up all the time at night) or sitting up on his own. However, I know that it is just going to take some time, and he will do it when he is ready. Lately he has been coughing a lot and gagging on medicine and food, which has been a problem with him now eating solids. After trying to give him green beans and having him gag on everything, including really runny rice cereal, we decided to stop giving him solids until his cough is gone.
Devin has been sucking on his bottom lip a lot, which is just so cute. He has a lot of really cute smiles, but he is not one to smile very easily for anyone at all. He loves to lay on the ground outside and gets really excited when the leaves are moving around above him. He has also started to reach for his bottle and loves to hold it himself. He does not always get the milk in his mouth, but he loves to try. One of his favorite things right now is to be lifted up over your head in a flying position, but watch out--Devin drools a lot, so keep your mouth closed!
Sometimes this little guy actually remains still in his jumperoo
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