six month check-up

Liam has been to the pediatrician twice in the last week. On Friday I picked him up from day care and Miss Joyce was concerned about how hard he was coughing during his nap. She thought he had a spell where he quit breathing. I called the clinic and they asked me to bring him in immediately. I, of course, freaked out thinking something was horribly wrong. I was almost in tears as I flew into the clinic parking lot. Turns out he had a respiratory virus that he probably picked up from us. We were given a nebulizer and a prescription for Albuterol to help open up his lungs. Seemed to help, by Saturday afternoon he was feeling (and sleeping) like his normal self. Yesterday was his scheduled well baby visit. Dr. Garvis said his lungs sound much better. Whew! That was scary. Liam had four shots, which always seem to bother him a little, although he has taken it all pretty well considering he is teething too. Last night was rough (especially for daddy who had Liam duty) but Liam woke up with a big smile on his face.

Liam's 6 month stats are:

Height 27 inches (90th percentile)
Weight 16 lbs. 2 oz. (almost 50th percentile)

He's gained 4 pounds since his last visit! He is putting on weight like he should. He is a happy, healthy six month old and for that we are blessed.

stuff

Our Little Man is going to be 6 months old on Monday. I can't believe how fast the time goes! One of my classmates recently told me that he'll be a senior in high school before I know it. She should know, her oldest is graduating in May. This makes me feel really old!

Just wanted to update a bit on Liam's most recent accomplishments:

• He rolls over from tummy to back and giggles as soon as he makes the flip.
• Cereal and a fruit or veggie are part of his daily diet 3x a day: bananas, squash, pears, apples, beans and carrots are favorites
• He is a screamer, but not in a bad way
• He is very interested in the dogs and laughs when Hank barks at squirrels or other dogs
• He loves to pull on my jewelry
• He is a little jumper, even in his exersaucer
• He has a bit of a temper- if he feels like he is being ignored, he'll let you know with a not-so-happy squeal
• He lays it on thick for the ladies at the supermarket and Target
• He's teething
• He loves chicken wings, especially from Hooters!
  
  

checking in

Just decided I needed to make a post refuting what another blog is saying about poor Liam being a Packer fan just because he was dressed as a dragon who happened to be green for Halloween. This family is all for the Vikings. He hasn't missed a game and wears his Peterson jersey each and every week.

Jenn's brother is making up lies over at that other site. As this is a family related blog, I thought we should also be posting pictures of our extended families. I decided to find the best picture I could of my brothers-in-law getting ready for a big game. Enjoy the game and the Natty Light boys...love the Jorts by the way!

P.S. Watch for starting the Minnesota Vikings #1 WR to be Liam Daniel Berndt in the year 2030.

Halloween: Part II

Liam in his dragon costume. He doesn't look so scary with that big grin!

Liam with his little friend Jackson, who had no interest in wearing his lion costume!