So along with a her 4-month birthday, came a doctor's appointment. I very much look forward to these appointments because we get to see how much she has grown. Shots also come with these appointments, but Emmy handles those as best she can. It's strange the sense of pride you feel when you hear "90th percentile". We have a big, healthy, beautiful little girl that we've nourished for really over a year now. She's so curious about everything around her. Emmy now swats at her toys and brings anything into her mouth she can get a hold of, stares at the doggies (Maddie and Jane), and I've never seen anyone more excited about brightly colored plastic rings before in my life.
Her face lights up at the sight of not only toys and animals, but more than anything, familiar faces. There isn't a better feeling in the world than walking into Junebug's room in the morning, and finding her with a huge grin on her face in the crib. It's the best way to start any day.
And I'd say the best development I've witnessed thus far is her laugh. It's now a regular occurrance to hear her little belly laugh -- it is the sweetest thing ever.
So, onto the stats...
15 lbs, 7 oz -- 90th percentile
25" length -- 75th percentile
16 3/4" head circumference -- 90th percentile
The doctor informed us since she has doubled her birth weight, that it is ok to start feeding little Em solid food. We're going to wait for daddy to get home tomorrow, but we're planning on trying rice cereal or oatmeal first, and then move onto veggies and fruits. Exciting stuff!
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I can't wait to finally meet her next week! She's just such a pretty baby and so happy! That's the most awarding thing for a parent! When you have a happy baby you know you're doing something right! :o)
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