Here are some figures from Ellie's 6-month checkup yesterday:
18+3 — pounds and ounces = her new weight!
27 — inches long
86 — the percentile she's in (roughly) for height and weight
2 — the number of ear infections she has :(
Besides the news of Ellie's ear infections, the doctor said she's doing great. She's staying on track for growth — even if it is an advanced/hefty track! I've started noticing that her hands and feet look less like those of a tiny baby. I'm sure you're sick of hearing this from me, but I just can't believe how fast she's growing...
I had to miss this trip to the doctor because of a meeting for work. I hate to miss a chance to ask the doctor questions and hear what she thinks about Ellie's development. But I sent Brian with a list. And I wasn't sorry to miss the shots part of the appointment. Ellie had to get four yesterday, including her seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines. Hopefully these will help keep her healthy but dad said there were some very loud screams.
Even though Ellie's not due for another checkup until she 9 months old, the doctor wants to see her back in a month to check on her ear infections and give her the booster flu shots. I'm glad to get her again. As with her first ear infection, Brian and I didn't know this time that she was suffering. I guess she's been a little fussier in recent days, but mostly she's a happy baby. I wish she would say something so we'd know to get her medicine! I'm sure Ellie's not a fan of these visits, and all the pokes, but mom likes the reassurance.
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