imitating daddy in the waiting room
She weighed in at 11 lbs 12 oz (50%) and 24 1/4 inches (90%) which is perfectly consistent growth from her last 6 week check.
She is growing well, smiling, and tracking things well. The doctor had no concerns other than she has a little bit of flat head which means we need to be better about doing tummy time and keeping her in other positions than on her back (which is difficult because she HATES tummy time!). We'll do our best.
The traumatic part came when she had to have her vaccinations. This is where being a parent is tough because first we had to make the decision about whether to stay "on schedule" and give her 3 injection vaccinations and an oral vaccine or to split it up and give her 2 now and 2 in a few weeks. We opted for all of them now in order to traumatize her only once. What I didn't realize was that I would be just as traumatized. I had to hold down her arms while the nurse held down her legs and stuck her 3 times in a row. The poor girl screamed bloody murder which made me absolutely lose it. It was SO HARD knowing that I gave permission for someone to cause her pain. I know it's ultimately in her best interest but in that instant it was beyond painful (for both of us). I immediately picked her up and snuggled with her when the nurse was done and we both settled down.I am pretty sure she will get whatever she wants for the rest of the day. I told Collin if she asked for a car right now she would get one.
waiting for the vaccines to arrive (unbeknownst to her)
All in all she is a happy, healthy 10 week old and we couldn't love her more. She LOVES her activity mat and is starting to intentionally grab at her toys, she is smiling a ton and starting to find her voice, is strengthening her neck daily and just becoming more and more of a little person! Her Wubbanub is her favorite new toy (if you're a parent and you don't have one of these...get one!...pictured top middle of below collage).
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Yes, sadly, sometimes love hurts. I can't say kids and shots get easier. At Kayla's 3 year appointment I had to physically restrain her. She kicked and screamed and then went limp and just sobbed. I too was traumatized! At least you know you are doing it in their best interest! But it is hard.
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