pediatric update

annie's 8 month appointment was today. because she didn't have a 7 month appointment, we weren't sure what to expect.

we needn't have worried.

first, the stats:

• length = 28 1/2 inches (+2 1/2 inches)
• weight = 18 lbs., 10 oz. (+2 lbs., 2 oz.)
• head = 45 cm (+1 cm)

that puts her between 75th and 90th percentile for height, between 50th and 75th for weight and between 75th and 90th for head circumference.

she still has not a single tooth but nonetheless the doctor encouraged us to start giving her some finger foods like cheerios and soft meat to maw. she is doing a great job with her purees and has quite repetoire of pureed fruits and veggies that she enjoys. she also tried to eat the paper liner on the exam table. girl likes her fiber.

she is still not sleeping through the night, so the doctor encouraged us (again) to consider a little sleep training for her.

we had been reluctant, but after she was up on thursday at 12 am and again from 3 am to 5 am, only to wake for the day at 6 am, we are becoming persuaded.

other than that, annie's hitting all her milestones appropriately -- sitting well, "standing" on her legs and even having a little separation anxiety (see thursday's sleep fiasco).

and, the doctor noticed that she seems remarkably flexible -- she envisions a future of ice skating, ballet and gymnastics for annie. in her medical opinion, of course ....

annie ended her visit with two shots -- not the happiest parting. but by the time we return in two months for the next check-up, we hope she will have forgotten.