Maddy is one big four-month-old. We went to his four month check-up and he is 17 lbs 3 oz which is 87th percentile and he is 27" which is 97th percentile. They gave him his shots and this time he cried very hard. It was the saddest thing ever. I just wanted to take his pain away. It was the worst feeling knowing that my baby was in pain and I wasn't and there was nothing I could do. But he is such a good baby that he only cried for about two minutes and then stopped. Maddy slept for most of the day afterward. His umbilical hernia is healing and the doctor said it is very small now. I asked the doctor about a little mark on his tummy and it turns out he has a third nipple. It's very small and not noticeable. It just looks like a dimple. Overall, Maddy is a very healthy baby. He has been rolling over and moving around on the floor just by kicking his feet. He is wearing 12 month old pants and 6 to 9 month old shirts. He still eats every three to four hours and some nights are rough. Instead of spacing out his feedings I just decided that if he is hungry and a big eater then so be it. I know that some babies just eat a lot and I don't mind feeding him. Maddy also has been putting everything in sight in his mouth. And if nothing is reachable, he puts his hands in his mouth. I have been giving him little tastes of food like banana and frozen yogurt. At first, he seems confused but then he seems to be interested. He also loves blowing bubbles and making sounds while he has my hand in his mouth. It is so cute! Maddy is still very ticklish and laughs all the time. He has been doing much better at sleeping in his own bed. He takes naps in his bed and sleeps most of the night in his own bed. However, I'm still waiting for that magical night when he doesn't wake up to eat every four hours. Anyway, I love my little baby so much even though he is not so little anymore. It is so sad how fast he is growing up. It is amazing and makes me want to cry just because I want all of this to last forever. But it is also exciting to see him progress and to be able to do new things with him. I love my baby Maddy!
