She had her 9 month check up today. It was supposed to be a shot and blood drawn, but due to a nurse's injury, we didn't have to have the blood taken. Thank goodness. Samantha fell asleep on my shoulder while we asked Dr. Pangburn all our questions. I had to wake her up so she could get her shot, and that made it worse for all of us, I think. She really only cried for a few seconds, but I still hate it.
Her stats:
Length, 27 ¾ inches, 70th percentile
Head circumference 43 ½ centimeters, 40th percentile
Weight 16 pounds, 10 ounces, 30th percentile
He said she was "perfect" which is music to a mother's ears, as I am sure he well knows. He also said her gross motor skills were at the ten month level, not an eight month old. (they compare her growth to what she would have been if she had gone full term. A month early means a lot when she is under a year.) I agree that she is very strong, and pretty coordinated. She is already cruising when she holds things. Her favorite thing to do while I get her bath ready is to stand in front of the toilet and bang her hands on the lid. It gives a nice metallic bang when she whacks it. Her other favorite thing to do, less cute and far more annoying, is to screech at the top of her range with all her might. It is ear puncturing and you can't believe that comes out of such a little body. Nothing seems to stop it, well, eventually she moves onto other things.
Samantha and Hamlet had a tiff today, and I was glad I was right there. I had the kitchen door open, and they both wanted to sit and look outside. Samantha also wanted to 'pet' Hamlet, which involves mangling his silky fur. I saw him rear back and raise his paw, but he stopped when I yelled "no!" I dragged Samantha off to the side so he could escape, and he took off. I closed the door after that. No sense making trouble for them. They usually get along very well, and to Hamlet's credit, he put up with quite a bit before he warned her.
Samantha has pretty much outgrown all her 9 month clothes. Her toes poke right out the feet, those outfits that have feet. She has enough clothes for now, but we'll have to get some play outfits soon. I am really fussy about what they are. I don't like her to wear play suits with feet, and I want them to snap all the way down the front so it is easy to take on and off. I find that if I don't like an outfit aesthetically, then I never put it on her. I've bought things and gotten them home, only to realize it is ugly and I will never dress her in it. I did just get her a pretty purple dress, very fancy. It is purple organdy with silver accents and the top half is dark purple velvet. I am going to dress her in it to go to the grocery store, and everywhere else. She outgrows her clothes so fast!
She's still not interested in eating. We'll see if tomorrow is any different. Dr. Pangburn said not to worry. It may just be due to her sniffles (so she can't taste as well) or she just wants solid food.
Her stats:
Length, 27 ¾ inches, 70th percentile
Head circumference 43 ½ centimeters, 40th percentile
Weight 16 pounds, 10 ounces, 30th percentile
He said she was "perfect" which is music to a mother's ears, as I am sure he well knows. He also said her gross motor skills were at the ten month level, not an eight month old. (they compare her growth to what she would have been if she had gone full term. A month early means a lot when she is under a year.) I agree that she is very strong, and pretty coordinated. She is already cruising when she holds things. Her favorite thing to do while I get her bath ready is to stand in front of the toilet and bang her hands on the lid. It gives a nice metallic bang when she whacks it. Her other favorite thing to do, less cute and far more annoying, is to screech at the top of her range with all her might. It is ear puncturing and you can't believe that comes out of such a little body. Nothing seems to stop it, well, eventually she moves onto other things.
Samantha and Hamlet had a tiff today, and I was glad I was right there. I had the kitchen door open, and they both wanted to sit and look outside. Samantha also wanted to 'pet' Hamlet, which involves mangling his silky fur. I saw him rear back and raise his paw, but he stopped when I yelled "no!" I dragged Samantha off to the side so he could escape, and he took off. I closed the door after that. No sense making trouble for them. They usually get along very well, and to Hamlet's credit, he put up with quite a bit before he warned her.
Samantha has pretty much outgrown all her 9 month clothes. Her toes poke right out the feet, those outfits that have feet. She has enough clothes for now, but we'll have to get some play outfits soon. I am really fussy about what they are. I don't like her to wear play suits with feet, and I want them to snap all the way down the front so it is easy to take on and off. I find that if I don't like an outfit aesthetically, then I never put it on her. I've bought things and gotten them home, only to realize it is ugly and I will never dress her in it. I did just get her a pretty purple dress, very fancy. It is purple organdy with silver accents and the top half is dark purple velvet. I am going to dress her in it to go to the grocery store, and everywhere else. She outgrows her clothes so fast!
She's still not interested in eating. We'll see if tomorrow is any different. Dr. Pangburn said not to worry. It may just be due to her sniffles (so she can't taste as well) or she just wants solid food.
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