Joseph was seven months old on Tuesday 17th of October - week 31. Monday 16th saw us doing the rounds of medical professionals with a visit to the GP for Joseph's squirty bottom and chesty cough. We're on our second lot of antibiotics and things seem to be improving (at both ends!). He was very tired last weekend and spent quite a lot of time asleep (very unusual!).

Then we had our seven month check with Plunket. Unfortunately, the weigh-in didn't meet our expectations of 10 kilos and Joseph is weighing in at 9.47kg (about 20 pounds). To be fair, he is still well in the high percentiles and he has been off his food for a couple of weeks due to his various ailments! His appetite has picked up this week and he's been waking about 4am and chugging back a good 250mls in about 5 minutes. Bear Park have noticed how hungry he has been and he's been making good progress through their daytime menu (including scones for afternoon tea on Wednesday). Here's the latest Warren Family weight chart - as you can see Joseph's gains have slowed down!

As you know, we usually give Joseph a shower but now that he can sit properly, we have dragged out the old baby bath and are using that as well. Joseph loves hitting the water and splashing about. He can sit in there for ages!

With the improved sitting has come standing (I think the activity centre has also strengthened his legs) and here is a pic of me and Joseph. He looks a bit pensive I think but he's been like this while he's been sick - he's nearly back to normal in terms of being smiley and chatty!