Takeshi had his 4 month checkup yesterday. He weighed in at 15 lbs 7.5 ounces and measured 25.5 inches tall.

He also got his shots and has been up and down as far as temperament. He was very sensitive yesterday and would seem happy but then cry at the drop of a hat — we expected it but it was still so very odd to see our happy bubbly baby cry as much as he has been. Today he was the same way (although it wasn’t as bad). We noticed it got worse when he was tired… and he hasn’t been eating as much either. Hopefully this will pass soon enough.

The doctor told us we can start him on rice cereal — 1 tablespoon mixed with breastmilk, 3 times a day! She said the time between feedings will increase but he should be drinking the same amount of breastmilk. Wooohoooo! My mom and I went to Target after the appointment and picked up some bowls and spoons. I’m so excited! We wanted to start him on it yesterday but just couldn’t find the time and today Jay was out pretty much all day and I wanted him to be there when it happened. Hopefully tomorrow we’ll be able to start him on it. We also have to start giving him some vitamins (Poly-Vi-Sol) which I tried to give him today but he spit most of it out. Tomorrow we’re going to mix it with his morning bottle to see if he takes it that way.

Having him start solids, I feel like the baby stage is already slipping away…