9 month doctor visit

Matthew went to the doctor on Wednesday for his 9 month checkup and immunizations. Here are his stats:
Weight 20 lbs 7 oz; 45%
Height 271/2 inches; 30%
Head Circumference 18 1/2 inches; 95%

The doctor gave me advice on transitioning Matthew from a liquid diet to a solid diet. We are going to introduce Cheerios, mashed potatoes, and peas this weekend. He really likes applesauce and prunes but he hates pureed peas - he just gags. The doctor also told me to stop feeding Matthew during the night so next week we will have to let him cry it out to adjust his feedings. Right now, he wakes up around 12-midnight and 4am to feed. I am looking forward to a night of sleep but I hate letting him cry it out.

He had some fluid in his ears so the doctor prescribed an antiobiotic to treat it so that it doesn't escalate into a big ear infection. Matthew had a prick on his toe for an iron test and he passed that - good news. He didn't even cry! He also had 2 vaccines and he cried after those.

Matthew does not have stranger anxiety but he certainly has an attachment to me. He loves the bath so we make sure to give him extra time to enjoy his bath. We read him a bedtime story before putting him to bed and he is liking that more and more. He really listens to every word that we say and watches our mouths when we talk.