Henry VanDyke

Henry’s fifteen month check-up was a few weeks ago. The visit included the usual weighing/measuring, as well as 2 shots. Henry was a trooper and didn’t cry or fuss at all. Dr Mathieu said Henry is healthy and doing great. Henry’s current stats are:

Head circumference: 19.5 inches – 95th %ile

Height: 32.25 inches – 75th %ile

Weight: 26 lb 2 oz – 70th %ile

Next doctor’s visit will be when Henry is 2 years old. Surely we’re not going to have a 2 year old anytime soon?!

Here's what 26 pounds and 32 inches looks like in person

Henry is ten months old now and since I missed the nine-month update, this post will incorporate both.

He is now weights 22lbs 8oz.

Henry has accomplished the following milestones:

• Crawling
• Pulling up on furniture
• Standing in his crib
• Sitting back down in his crib (unfortunately about a week later)
• Has two teeth
• First surgery – ear tubes
• Eating table food, including Chick-fil-a nuggets
• Drinking mostly cow’s milk
• Drinking from a cup

Henry has accomplished the following milestones:

• Turning in circles on his tummy
• Outgrowing his infant car seat
• Started eating puffs
• Uses finger and thumb to pinch things
• Waving to people

Henry is seven months old and weighs right at 20 pounds.

He has accomplished the following milestones:

• Sits up without support
• Sits in stroller without infant carrier
• Puts two to three sounds together
• Passes objects from one hand to another
• Wears 9 – 12 months clothes
• Knows objects are still there even when out of sight

Henry is six months old now. This first half-year has been a fun adventure that seems to have passed quickly and it’s getting harder to remember our lives pre-Henry. At his six month check up, Henry weighed 18 pounds and 4 ounces and was 27 inches long. This places him in the 75th percentile for height and weight.

At six months he’s accomplished the following milestones:

• Rolls from back to front
• Eats: Carrots, Bananas, Green Beans, Peas, Apple Sauce, Squash, Pears and Cereal
• Very interested in Tigerman

Henry recently turned five months old. He weighs 17 pounds and six ounces.

At five months he’s accomplished the following milestones:

• Started eating solid food
• First sickness (Back-to-back ear infection and RSV)
• Ticklish on his belly

Henry recently passed the four month mark. He weighs almost 16 pounds and is 26 inches long.

At four months he’s accomplished the following milestones:

• Grabs toys with both hands
• Laughing occasionally
• Started daycare
• Started putting everything possible in his mouth

Henry turned three months old just before he celebrated his first Christmas.

At three months Henry has achieved the following milestones:

• Making more noises or “talking”
• Turns head towards people talking or loud sounds
• Holding his head steady for long periods
• Pays attention to things around him, especially lights
• Started sucking thumb, fingers and whole fist
• Sleeping through the night
• Smiling regularly

Henry recently passed the two month mark. Unfortunately, this meant his two month doctor’s visit was unavoidable. He received two shots which neither he nor his parents enjoyed.

At two months Henry has achieved the following milestones:

• Weight: 12 lbs. 8 oz. (75th percentile)
• Length: 24 inches  (90th percentile)
• Rolling over from stomach to back
• Recognizing faces
• Holding his head up for minutes at a time
• Imitating vowel sounds

His growth this month isn’t quite a dramatic but you can tell he’s a lot more expressive and aware of his surroundings.

On Wednesday Henry turned one month old. The occasion was marked with a birthday text from Oppa, a birthday hat courtesy of Uncle Chuck and apple dumplings from AJ.

No, of course I didn't want a hat but what choice do I have.

At one month Henry has achieved the following milestones:

• Weight: 9 lbs. 14 oz.
• Length: 22 inches
• Smiling
• Following people or objects close up with his eyes
• Cooing
• Holds head up for brief periods

You can see in the picture below how much he’s grown in the last month.

Henry at five days old.

Henry at one month.