Stats

Clare had her 2month check up on Tuesday, a bit over 2 months but close enough.

She weighed in at 10lbs 7.6oz; which is in the 75%. Stands 23 inches tall, 77%. And; should she need a fitted Mizzou hat she would look for one that fit a 39.7cm head, 50%. Overall, she measures up just perfectly and is growing like crazy.

Dr. Dan said that she looked great and that her trunk control was some of the best he’d seen on a child this old; I suppose she’s preparing for her future swimming career. Clare does bare weight on her feet occasionally, and did for Dr. Dan; maybe she’ll be an early walker like Jeff was. Her head control is getting better and better every day, she will now hold her head up if you carry her on your hip, or chest as the case may be, and when she’s sitting with support.

The 2month appointment was a killer for Mom and Dad, or it was for me at least, as she received 3 shots and 1 oral immunization. She didn’t cry too much, more because the nurse was pinning her legs down than anything. Jeff was the hero and held her hands while I turned my back, I couldn’t stand to see her hurting, thank you Jeff. The rest of the day wasn’t too bad, she was pretty sleepy and seemed to need extra cuddling, which we were both happy to provide. We did end up giving her some Tylenol, or Target brand Tylenol as the regular stuff has been recalled, which seemed to help. She did run a low fever for about 24 hrs, but nothing over 101.

We’re Dr. free until 4months when she’ll receive more shots and get another stats check. Until then we’re free to keep on keeping on. He did suggest that we give her a Vitamin D supplement since breastfed babies typically don’t get enough. He also suggested, per the 2month pamphlet he gave us, that she shouldn’t be watching TV; Jeff thought that Rockies Baseball and the Food Network were exceptions to that rule.

Dr. Dan finished up the appointment by saying that she was the most perfect baby he’d ever seen and was thrilled at how she was growing. He commended Jeff and myself as the worlds best parents and congratulated us on such a perfect little girl. Basically, he just reconfirmed everything we already knew :)