living the good life: So Big, But Still So Small

We had our four month check-up today, and it was one I have been dreading...

four month check-up = four month shots

I'm so glad E didn't know what was coming, because she was all smiles and completely playful before the main event! I had been waiting so long to find out how much she weighed. Our scale at home doesn't measure ounces, so I can't weigh her on our own. I feel like she's still so tiny, but she looks so big! The other day, I walked into my parent's house and they hadn't seen her for a week or so. Both my mom and dad commented on how much she'd grown.

They got us back to our room really quickly, and of course, we were in the same room that we were in last time she got her shots. This time, though, she was mesmerized by the colourful fish wallpaper! I told her all the different colours and she just stared and gurgled.

Poor Christopher... He suggested that I take pictures at this visit and he could comfort Evey, but I was selfish. I told him Mommies were for comforting and Papas were for taking pictures. The nurse agreed with me, so at least I wasn't the only mean one in the room!! LOL. I can always count on him to get great photos when I'm too busy being strong for my girl.

The nurse went ahead and got her weight, length and head measurements right away, but we didn't get Evey's stats until the end of the appointment. When Dr. Poole gave them to us, we were rolling! Evey felt so big to us, but she's still just a teeeny tiny thing! Let me start from the top and work my way down!

Height: 24 1/2 inches (50th Percentile)

Head: 15 3/4 inches (25th Percentile)

Weight: 11 lbs, 15 1/2 oz (5th Percentile)

I laughed, and promised Dr. Poole that I wasn't starving my girl! I loved answering all of the questions they had for us about Evey's development... She's definitely right on track! She can laugh and coo and cry with the best of them!

My favorite part of the exam was when Dr. Poole was checking her eyes. She said there isn't a lot of pigment in them - which blue eyes are actually lack of pigment - so she doesn't think they're going to change. Thanks to Evey's Mimi and Flash for providing both her parents with the recessive blue genes! I have been hoping and praying that her beautiful eyes would stay just as they are!

I'm so in love with those baby blues!

Dr. Poole said she looked absolutely perfect. She wasn't concerned at all with her petite figure and said she seems to be developing just fine!

I felt bad for the nurse when she came in. She has the worst job in the world... I definitely don't think I could do it, but as she got everything prepped, I held my girl close and talked and sang to her. Again, Evey took the oral injection like a pro. Everyone is always amazed at how well she takes meds, but she's so laid back that she just rolls with the punches.

E was absolutely incredible for the actual shots. I have honestly never been prouder of my brave girl than I was today. I remebered the "scream" from her first set of shots two months ago, and I was bracing myself for it, but it never came. She didn't make a peep until after the first shot was over, squealed through the second and wimpered for all of two minutes after it was over - then she was back to blowing raspberries and laughing at her Papa. I think the nurse was as shocked as I was!

Over all, the afternoon was much better than I expected, and now, I have the chance to enjoy my favorite part of shot days. The non-stop snuggling and nursing that I lather on my girl as much as she wants is definitely the best part!