Naughty and Nice at Nine Months

Oops! Sorry I never posted Max's 9 month post. I felt like it was unfinished...here's the Nov. 12 post, very, very late!

Well Mr. Max has 2 sides now. Generally during the day he is the Nice Max, playing, babbling, and trying new foods. At night, though, watch out! He is no longer the sweet baby that slept 8-9 hours a night. We feel like we've tried everything! The nights he has slept well, he had rolled over to his belly. Hopefully Naughty Max will figure out his days are much more fun with well rested parents and he'll get himself back on track soon. That helps to explain why I'm so late with posting, doesn't it? Tired mommy + housework+ playing with baby= 2 week tardy blog update.

The cliffnotes:
-Max has been trying all kinds of new solids. He is very happy trying new foods and playing with his spoons. The only foods he has really disliked are green beans and carrots.
-After being denied Synagis (the RSV "vaccine") by the insurance company, a wonderful nurse and doctor appealed the decision. Not only will Max get this potentially life saving shot, he will get it at home! A home health nurse administered the shot a few weeks ago, saving us a germy visit to the doctor's office. We are keeping Max out of the public for the winter to help protect him, but he still could be exposed to illnesses through family and friends. We have faith that between Synagis, "quarantine," breastmilk, and good hand washing our baby will stay healthy this winter.
-Max is a real pro at sitting alone now. He does topple occasionally, but isn't really fazed by it. He is also LOVING pulling up on our hands. The look of triumph on his face is priceless! He can balance standing on his musical table or the couch. We credit the Fisher Price Ocean Wonders jumperoo with really building some strong leg muscles ; )
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