Yeah, yeah, yeah.... long time since the last update! Since getting back to Virginia last February, Cameron has had ear infections #2 and #3 and also cut teeth #3 and #4! March and most of April were not fun, haha, for anyone! Now a funny thing is that the latest teeth came out-of-order. Cameron has his two bottom teeth (that came in at the end of January), and the teeth that just came in are his "eye teeth" -- he looks like a VAMPIRE when he smiles! I'm hoping the top middle teeth come in soon!
Cameron starting sitting up on his own at the beginning of April, at about 6.5 months. I thought he'd never sit up. He had no interest - he was happy to roll all over the floor. Rolling is still his preferred mode of transportation, although he's close to crawling!! Also at 6 months, he starting saying "da da," but stopped after two weeks. He's still a very active, alert baby -- Cameron likes to be entertained, flirt with girls and be around people in general. He is VERY happy being walked around in the Baby Bjorn (baby carrier that allows him to face forward). He's getting back to sleeping through the night, now that the ear infections and teething are done (knock on wood) for now.
Cameron is still funny about solids, which is common with reflux babies - most are late-bloomers when it comes to 'food.' Squash and carrots are the current favorites! He does not like rice cereal, but he'll take it if it is mixed with a veggie.
With Cameron's tummy issues, we ended going to the allergist to get some answers, as milk and also soy are problematic. We found out that he is allergic to APPLES and SWEET POTATOES, in addition to being lactose and soy intolerant. I never realized how many foods had milk or soy in them, or how many foods and juices contained apples. The allergist recommended that Cameron be tested again after he turns "1." We're hoping that he'll grow out of the allergies and intolerances. The good news is, is that he isn't allergic to wheat, dust, dogs or cats, or any of the other foods he has tried so far!
GiGi and Aunt Blake came to see us for Easter! Cameron LOVED all the kisses and attention. Aunt Blake makes him giggle! He discovered his love for carrots with GiGi. We went on lots of shopping trips - and Cameron was such a trooper! GiGi and Blake made sure the Easter Bunny brought Cameron some extra new toys, as well as a bathing suit and sunglasses!
Clint found out the week after Easter that he has ORDERS to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for THIS JUNE! I am soooo excited for him, but my head is spinning with the short notice to MOVE! We have found a house in Hampstead, NC. Hampstead is 15 minutes from the beach, 20 minutes to Wilmington (aka civilization) and 30 minutes to the back gate at Lejeune. A bit of a commute for Clint, but it's a straight-shot with no traffic. The house-hunting went well! We even had some time to visit a church and spend some time at the beach. We found a house in a quiet neighborhood (with marina & golf course!). It has a big fenced-in back yard for Elke and Cameron to play in! Speaking of Elke, she absolutely LOVES the beach. I think I'll have to start spelling it out, as I do W-A-L-K or R-I-D-E.
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