Ethan's 1 year check-up...

Ethan had his one year check up yesterday. He weighs 24 lbs. 11 oz. (when he's naked; He weighs 25 pounds here on our scale, but that's when he's dressed, I guess.) He is 31 1/4 inches tall. He is in the 75th percentile for his weight, and 90th percentile for his height. As the doctor said, "So, he's tall and skinny, like his parents." I guess that's good. (His head circumference is 18 inches too - for whatever that's worth.) The doctor also said, "He looks great! You guys are doing a good job." Then the not-so-fun part of the check-up. Ethan received 6 shots/immunizations. Poor baby! They do 3 in each leg, with 2 nurses injecting one each at the same time. Both nurses said, "Wow, he's got strong legs!" We were leaving the office, and overheard the nurse make the same remark again, "That baby had strong legs," in the inner office to another nurse. He is very strong. (That's probably why he began walking so early.) Anyway, we were thankful to once again hear that we have a happy, healthy baby (toddler now) boy! He also said that we can switch Ethan from formula to cow's milk. We'll probably give him a little time, and then begin the switch over. One friend of mine said she tried with her baby girl (who also recently turned 1) and she threw it up. I wonder what other people's experiences have been. If you have any experiences you'd like to share, I'd love to hear them. Once again we begin another transition phase of food and milk. Ethan is doing much better with eating solid foods. He ate some toast, macaroni & cheese, and Jell-o today. (He turned his nose up and cried at his baby food.) I think he's going to think he's ready for all people food. That's what the doctor said he should be eating now too. He said he should be pretty much feeding himself now, whatever we eat. We're working on it, slowly, but surely. He has 7 teeth and the last one (top front) is close to breaking through, I think. The doctor also prescribed a baby multi-vitamin with fluoride in it. I'm also curious to hear what you other young moms have experienced with your babies and multi-vitamins. The doctor seemed convinced that he'd be able to chew it. He said, "It's just like candy." (Well, my 1 year old doesn't eat candy!) He said they're like the "Flinstones vitamins". Those are pretty hard, as I remember them. We haven't gotten them yet, but we'll probably give them a try.