He was teething 1 1/2 weeks ago and there still might be some discomfort, but it doesn't seem to be as uncomfortable as it was before. I would say a 2 or 3 on a 1-10 scale.
as for his eating...he's underweight for his age, weighing in at 15.12 at his 9 month. so the doctor wants me to continue to get as many calories in as i can a day without any discomfort for him. he seems to still be good with this schedule. this is the schedule or routine, rather, that i took from tracy's book. i know i need to start transitioning to more solids, less bottle, but am hesitant to do so because of the weight gain. and the last week or so i've been more concerned about his weight because he's refusing most foods, especially anything that is served on a spoon. i started him on solid around 6 1/2 mo. if i understood that routine incorrectly, then please explain!
he started crawling about 2 weeks ago. and he also started becoming defiant and whiny about a week ago. he was very mild mannered and happy before. now he is easily frustrated and wants things his way. we don't allow that sort of behavior and firmly tell him no and explain a response that is acceptable. but sometimes we will give him a little flick on the hand if he's being defiant time and again(such as spitting out food at dinner). is this ok? would this cause him some sort of trauma that would disturb his sleep?
Last night he woke at 5 and i went in, did not pick him up, but settled him in his crib and stayed with him for about 10 minutes. i then left him and he went to sleep until his usual 7:30 wake time.
Naps and bedtime: he takes a morning nap usually from 10-11 and then is raring to go until about 2:30 or 3. he then naps til about 5. we start the bedtime routine around 7:45 and he is usually completely asleep by 8:15. do you have suggestions in this area?
He does have a touch of a cold, but nothing that seems to be actually bothering him.
let me know what you think! thank you so much!
