On Monday Emily had her 4 month check up. Due to insurance changes with Toby's new job we had to select a new pediatrician at a different practice. So, now Emily has had 3 different doctors in her 4 months of life! The appointment went well. She weighed in at 12 lb 8 oz and was 24 inches long. She falls in about the 20% for both height and weight. She got 3 immunizations-one oral and two shots. She did great with them once again. She still has her goopy eyes from the clogged tear ducts but her new doctor also asssured us that the issue will probably resolve itself before she turns a year of age. Lets hope so!! We were given the ok to start rice cereal soon. The doctor told us that by the time she comes back for her 6 month visit she would like to see her on rice and one fruit or veggie. At this point, I will probably wait until she is 5 months to start rice.
New developments: Emily is now rolling from stomach to back, reaching for and grabbing objects, and sleeping in her crib in her own room. That last one was a tough one for momma. I held on for a long time. Jackson was in his crib by 3 months of age. She was starting to look a bit uncomfortable in the pack n play and I had given her a nap in the crib which she seemed to enjoy. It has now been 3 nights and she has done great-still sleeping from about 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. without interruption! Another thing Emily does is laugh uncontrollably at the dogs, Sugar and T.J., when she sees them running around and playing. I've been trying to catch it on video without success. Story of my life! I have yet to get her rolling over also.
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| Arm pit shot on the exam table |
