Little man is not far away from being nine months old (can you believe it!) so I thought I would post a quick update on how the cheeky chappy is doing.
He's really coming on with his movements, lots of rolling from tummy to back and lots of grabbing and pulling at toys (and anything he can get his hands on). I've noticed it is taking Freddie a little longer than expected to be able to hold himself in a sitting position. He tends to lean forwards quickly and then he ends up on his tummy. To say he was two months premature though he is not that far behind. This last week he has really started to hold his back upright for longer so he's very close to sitting.
He's got a very strong personality. He doesn't like it when I leave the room, and stops what he is doing when he sees me heading in the direction of a door! Just like his brother.
He's very vocal and shouts at us quite a bit. Lots of DA DA DA DA's at the moment.
We tried him on a follow up formula which babies can go on once they are six months old but it seemed to upset his stomach a bit so we have gone back to the original sma milk which he still loves.
He's eating his dinners well. Three meals a day. Usually porridge or weetabix for breakfast, a veggie and meat dish for lunch then something fruity for tea!
Last week I had to take Freddie for a blood test at the QMC after we were at A&E the week before due to a non-blanching rash that he had on his legs. The results from the tests that were originally carried out showed that the numbers for his blood clotting test were a bit out of the norm. However, the doctor said this can happen when they have had a virus (Freddie had a nasty ear and chest infection a couple of weeks before). The results from the tests last week were all normal, phew!
We recently received a letter from Glenfield hospital - a summary of Freddie's last appointment. The letter didn't contain any information we weren't aware of which is always a bonus. The doctor did once again confirm that Freddie has another "mild to moderate coarctation of the aorta". Its scary but we knew about it and at the moment no action is needed because it is not affecting the function of his heart.
To end on a lighter note....
Freddie has recently been enjoying trips in his papoose and horse riding!
Trusty old Phillipe! (The horse)
xx
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