Two Month Check Up

Today was Paige's two month check up. Following a 4:45AM wake up call, and a fussy morning, I was not excited about the idea of dragging both her and Reese (along with my GIANT mug of coffee) to the pediatrician.

Our doctor was actually running late (an oddity), but Reese amused herself with the magazines in the office and held on to the promise that I would let her color on the exam table with her crayons once we had been called.

Paige's appointment went well--she's up to 9lbs and 20 1/2" long. Her measurements have her hovering in the 5-10th percentiles in length and weight, but since she started off the charts (negatively), I'm pleased. Four pounds in two months? I'll take it. Besides, we're used to the little numbers in our house thanks to Reese. Just like Reese, though, her head circumference is her biggest measurement. Lots of brains, right?

The doctor said everything looks good. He's happy with her weight gain, and he commented on how strong her legs muscles are (she tried to kick him during the hip exam).

At the end of her appointment, Paige got her first immunizations. We passed on the Hep B vaccine in the hospital since she was getting so many tests run and being poked constantly, so she received three shots and one oral vaccine. When Reese was her age (and until recently), she would cry after getting shots, but would have a very ANGRY cry. Paige, started with the silent scream (which I expected), but then had five minutes of the most pathetic cry I've ever heard. She was frowning and crying real tears. It was one of the saddest things I've seen in a long time.

Reese was never the kind of kid who's run fevers or (God-forbid) slept all day after getting her shots. Usually, she's just a little sore and cranky. So far Paige is fever free, but I have managed to get her down for a nap (in her bed no less!), so we'll see how the day goes. Tylenol is standing by just in case.