2 Week Check Up

Alejo had his two-week check up on Tuesday (a day early). By all accounts, he is doing well. He weighed in at a whopping 8lbs, 8oz - nearly a pound up from his birth weight! He was 21" with a 14 3/4" head. His weight is at 45%, and both height and head circumference are 50% (though I hardly think of him as an "average" child).

Dr. Curry noted how much control of his neck Alejo has and how well coordinated he is for his age. He told us to skip the one month check up and just come back at two months. I was a little surprised and asked if he was sure. Dr. Curry said, "He already moves like a 2-month old, he is clearly eating well and gaining weight, and with Luis at home you've got a good track record as a parent." Felt like I got a Gold Star from the pediatrician!

Alejo snoozing on Bibi's lap

For comparison data, check out Luis's 2 Week Check Up post here. I find it interesting that at 2 weeks, Luis was 4oz over birth weight while Alejo was 15oz over birth weight. I hope Alejo doesn't keep out-pacing Luis at this same rate!

(Lots of people have noted that they have significantly fewer pictures with subsequent children than they had with their first. This is the only picture I have of Alejo in the last five days. Guess that it's true for us as well...)