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Keegan got his 6 months check up on June 5. It was a good thing we had an appointment scheduled that day, because the little guy was really under the weather. We had to pick him up at daycare with a fever. He had developed a bad diaper rash since earlier in the week, and he also had diarrhea. At first we thought he didn’t really tolerate the squash we gave him, but the doctor seems to think he actually got a viral infection that caused the diarrhea, which in turn created the diaper rash, that then turned into a yeast infection, causing fever! She gave us a prescription cream, but it is all we can do…and wait. PATIENTLY. He still not well, even if he is getting better. While you feel bad for the little one, please give mom and dad your “sympathy” too: Keegan not feeling well means Keegan not sleeping (yes, even less than usual) and crying more…On friday night we had a nice marathon wailing, from 2.30 to 4.45. and Keegan was not the only one crying…He finally fell asleep in the car seat, on top of the dryer— a neat trick that only worked once. So, we are EXHAUSTED. However, Keegan is taking it in stride, all considered. During the day, he is the same, smiley, happy self, if a little more clingy (yes, again more than usual).

On happier news, the doctor found him very well. They were again impressed by his strength and development. He gained almost two pounds from last month, which made us happy, even if he is still clinging to his spot on the curve: 5 percentile. His measurements: 13.13 lb (6 Kg), length: 26.5 in (67 cm) and 16 1/4 in (41 cm) head circumference. He is always very alert, and curious, and very social. And he is started growing hair. He got his third round of shots, and did very well. Just a low grade fever, but he had a fever when we walked in.

A couple of other milestones: he is starting to pull himself up, supporting his weight on his straight arms when on his tummy…but he still hates being there. We are trying to help him to propel forward, as a prelude to crawling. For now he is using his head and his feet to inch forward…not a very efficient method. In any case, Tizi especially feels there is no rush: she is not looking forward running around all day chasing after him. Plus the house is still not babyproofed.

He has began trying to roll over again, back to belly. He is doing it mainly when he is reaching for an object: he is half way there. Today he remained seated on his Pack and Play for a few minutes all by himself. He’s still not enjoying sitting, and would rather stand, but, as we had suspected from his sit-ups, he has the strength and control to sit on his own. We will try to encourage sitting as much as possible, and let’s see what happens.