Doctor's Visit

Well, we finally got to see Audrey's doctor for her "4" month checkup! She was scheduled to be checked when she was actually 4 months... but he canceled a day before due to a vacation! I love how they waited until the last minute to call! Then, they couldn't get us in until Thursday, March 5! So now, it became more of a 5 month checkup then a 4 month checkup. Audrey did great though!

Her stats are:

Weight- 14 pounds, 3 ounces
Length- 25 1/2 inches
Head Circumference- 41.8 cm

She is average for weight and above average for length and head circumference. Which brings me to my next point....

I brought up to Dr. Chang how worried I was that she isn't pushing up during tummy time. He said by now she should be able to more frequently. He had me put her on her stomach, and sure enough, she did it right away. He said she may be a little behind but it's nothing to worry about. Worse case scenario is that she might walk a little later. He suggested doing tummy time much more often and telling her babysitter to do it during the day with her as well. So, I guess practice makes perfect! He also said because her head is so big (most be all of those brains...haha) that it is probably harder for her to lift up. She needs stronger stomach and neck muscles to do it. When we got home I put her on her stomach right away and within 5 minutes she was out cold. No wonder we don't get enough practice!!!

Audrey also got 4 shots when we were there. 3 in her legs and 1 that she took orally. She did wonderful! I was slightly worried because at her 2 month checkup she was so shocked when they pricked her that she held her breath. This time she cried right away and only for about 2 minutes, then she was fine! Oh, the power of infant Tylenol!

We won't see the Dr. again until Audrey is almost 7 months old... our next appointment is not until May 11! Before then, she is allowed to begin solids. Jedd and I are looking forward to starting them with her after 6 months!

Some pictures of her battle wounds: