6 Month Appointment

Ashlyn had her 6 month appointment this morning. I was happy because Joey could actually make it to this appointment. He got to meet Ashlyn's pediatrician who he really liked. Ashlyn now weighs 14 lbs 10 oz. She is in the 25% for her weight. She is 26 1/2 inches tall. She is in the 75% for height. She grew about two pounds and two inches in two months! She continues to be tall and skinny. He reminded me again that she is not underweight, just a skinny little thing. He looked at her gums and said he does not think she will be getting teeth for months. I am glad I don't have to deal with teething for awhile. I constantly think she is teething but I guess I am wrong. I did not get my first tooth until I was 8 months old, so I would not be surprised if she did not either.

I discussed with him about Ashlyn's reluctance to take a bottle. He said to work on a sippy cup since she will eventually be drinking out of a cup. He said that I just need to keep working with her. He said she will get it. It might be 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months, etc. I am hoping it is soon.

The doctor said that she is very alert for her age. We get that comment a lot from people. He said between her alertness and hair she looks like an 18 month old. (When we were in Phoenix several different people asked us at restaurants if we needed a kid's menu. I thought it was pretty evident that she is not old enough to eat a kid's meal. I guess maybe that is why they kept asking). He interacted with her a bit and said he thinks she is a pretty sharp little girl. We were happy to hear that because as her parents we think she is a genius!

Overall, the doctor said she looks great and is right were she needs to be. We ended the appointment with Ashlyn getting 4 shots! I think I HATE the shots as much as she does. It is the worst thing to see your poor, sweet girl in pain. Luckily, she got over it pretty quick and had both her Mom and Dad there to comfort her. I think the whole appointment wore her out because she is now taking a nice long nap. I think it is well deserved!