Today I took my little girl to her 12 month well exam and also to get three shots. She is doing great: takes one three hour nap, sleeps twelve hours at night, eats three meals a day, eats two snacks a day, drinks milk with meals, and drinks water with snacks. She refuses baby food (has been for the past three months) and only takes one bottle (at night). Two months ago, I was determined to spend the summer "mastering" the above in order to prepare Evie for daycare and ease the transition. Well, slow and steady made a difference! We took baby steps to get to this point. I'm so proud of Evie!
The stats:
Weight 21 lbs 14 oz (65%)
Height 31 in (95%)
I was not at all surprised by Evie's growth, because all along she tended to be in the 90% for height and about average in weight. So far, Evie is not taking after her momma! I've never been even near 90% for height! I think I was finally 5 foot by the time I was in ninth grade, embarrassing I know!!!
During our appointment I couldn't help but remember our first well appointment with Evie when she was 4 days old. She cried the entire time. Judd and I were helpless! We had already suffered through two nights without sleep! Our reasuring pediatrician taught us many "magic tricks" at that appointment 1) the velcro swaddle 2) the pacifier. Yes, these sound like very simple fixes, but at the time, Judd and I were the blind leading the blind! Thankfully, that night Evie did sleep much better thanks to the swaddle and pacifier!!! My how time has flown. Now we are anxiously awaiting Evie's first steps and first (for sure) real words. There's always something to look forward to with a child.
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