The doctor says ...

Yesterday was Elijah's 12 month well-baby check up. He is getting over a cold, but is otherwise well and growing - taller, anyway. He did not gain weight this time, which is apparently somewhat common at 12 months, but we'll have to take him in to be weighed again in 3 months to make sure he's gained by then. We got to talk to a pediatric nutritionist and made a new plan for meals, adding two snacks and making the transition from nursing to cow's milk. The new plan includes more meat, cheese, and other calorie-dense foods, and fewer fruits and veggies - whoever heard of a doctor recommending fewer fruits and veggies!?! I guess Elijah has joined his daddy and Uncle Cameron on the weight-gain protein diet. I'm just glad we don't have to do the weightlifting, too! Of course, Elijah also got another round of shots, so last night and today he's been fussy and not feeling well. Hooray for going to the doctor!