Naomi had her 2 mo. check up Monday. I was not surprised to hear that she is big...
She measured 23 3/4 in. (87%), 13 lb. 9 oz. (95%), and 16 in. head cir. (85%). At least, as the doctor so kindly put it, she's "proportional."
She also had her first round of shots (for purposes of this blog -- and because the doctor did -- we are opting to ignore the hospital Hep B). She's a sad little thing now. It was especially sad for us, because she spent her whole appointment smiling and talking and enjoying her reflection and just being adorable. Then the shots came and ruined everything. She actually calmed down really quickly, but then a few hours later, the side effects hit. She's running a bit of a fever and crying a lot (inconsolably), which is very unlike her, and I feel so terrible for her. Baby pain killer has helped, but she is still obviously miserable. I hate watching my babies suffer, even when I know it will be short-lived and she'll ultimately be healthier.
So right after I wrote that paragraph, Derek handed Naomi to me and she started grinning and cooing, so I'm feeling lots better.
I started this Monday, but am just now (Wed) getting around to finishing it, and Naomi is back to normal -- getting even cuter every day!
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I'm so glad all is well once more. She was pretty pathetic. It made me want to cry. Glad you have a healthy baby. Hugs!
oh i hate the shots!! It always seems so mean to take them there and they are happy and smiling and then the next minute they are getting shots and screaming! Poor baby.. i don't look forward to Lindzi's 9 mo check up just around the corner in a week. :(
Oh, I am so dreading Kaya's appointment on Friday. I hate the shots too. I always feel like I am betraying my poor kids by lettin them be subjected to all that pain while I stand by and do nothing to stop it!
I can't believe how big Naomi is! I love chubby babies, but they seem to grow up so much faster that way.
Poor girl. My kids never had any trouble with any of there shots. Guess I was lucky!
I'm glad she's feeling better! That isn't fun. The thought that it helps them in the long run helps us poor mom's get through it! :)
Don't you love that word? "Proportional", They use that on Rylie too!!
The nurses didn't want to give Naomi her first few rounds of shots because she was so small. I would gently remind them that the guidelines suggest the same immunization schedule for premies as everyone else. It's hard though. At the doctor the other day Naomi vigorously waved "goodbye" to the nurse the moment she came through the door. I don't think I'm going to ever where my scrubs or whitecoat around Naomi!
Oh, such sad times. I hope she's feeling better now.
I hate baby shots too! Riley & Jarett were part of the big revax thing a few years ago which ment we had to redo all our shots! That was almost worse for me than for them having to do it all over again. The things we do to keep our kids healthy.
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