Simon and Kelly’s Baby Blog

We can’t believe where the time has gone!  How can Ben be 2 months old already?  He’s doing well and seems to be developing quickly.  He really smiles and laughs now and is starting to get ticklish!  He tries to talk to you aswell now and his little babbles and coos are very cute, even at 4am!  He’s very strong when it comes to holding his head up now and can do it most of the time.  His legs are getting stronger too and he really kicks and pushes against us.  We are encouraging him to start crawling by giving him ‘tummy time’ most days and he can even hold his head up from this position, he also tries to push up with his legs now aswell.  Not sure of his weight until tomorrow, but watch this space……..

A little smile!

Ben had his first immunisations last Wednesday at 8 weeks old.  I really wasn’t looking forward to it and so Grandma came for a bit of moral support!  Ben had to have 2 injections, one in each thigh.  The first vaccination was for Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), HIB and Polio.  The second was Pneumococcal Infection.  Ben obviously cried a fair bit but not as bad as i thought, it was quite upsetting really and i started to well up after the second injection.  The main thing is that he will be protected from these nasty illnesses.  Next immunisations will be just after Christmas at 12 weeks old, and again will be 2 injections.  Not looking forward to the next set at 16 weeks as that will be 3!!!!

On 14th November, Ben and I went to see the GP for our 6 week check up.  We had a chat with the nice female doctor about me and how i was recovering from the birth and about Ben’s progress.  Ben had his hips and other bits and pieces checked to make sure everything was normal, which it was.  He then had his length measured – 58.5cm, his head circumference measured – 38cm and was then weighed at 11 lb 4oz!!  So growing well!