Checking Up

This morning, Mommy took Waverly back to the Pediatrician's office for her 8 month old well check. She was having such a great morning! We played and sang songs while we waited for the doctor.

The nurse came in and measured Waverly. She is 28 inches tall, which is the 75th percentile. Her head circumference is 17 3/4 inches, which is in the 90th percentile. Even though she was just weighed on Monday, we went ahead and took her weight again. She has gained 3 ounces in just a couple days! She weighed in at 22 pounds, 4 ounces, which is in the 97th percentile. Dr. Blair said that our wee one is just perfect on all her measurements! He advised that as a breastfed baby, she was going to be a little chunk but would slim down fast after she turned one year old. He said that Mommy would be bringing her in for being too skinny!

Waverly didn't have to have any shots today. The nurse said she would get more shots when she came back after she turned one. The nurse did want to check her iron levels though, which required a prick on her toe. The nurse gave Waverly a new book to read while she pricked her toe and Waverly didn't care a bit. She promptly announced that she was pleased by saying "book" for the first time.

Dr. Blair took a peek at Waverly's throat and said it was looking much better. After checking her over, he pronounced her healthy and wonderful. Dr. Blair said that Waverly can start having some table food, like fruits and veggies. He just cautioned no salt or whole milk. Mommy can't wait for dinner tonight so Waverly can share a sweet potato!