Steph told me to take Olivia outside and get her picture next to a snowman. I'm sure that she meant a snowman I built, but who has time for that. I didn't want to take Olivia out this morning because the wind was blowing and it was really cold. So, this afternoon, after almost all of the snow had melted, we ventured for a walk and happened upon this snowman:
We had Olivia's 9-month appointment yesterday. Everything looks good. Olivia weighed 20 lbs 4 ounces (75%) and was 29.25 inches long (95%). Dr. Roberts didn't hear a heart murmur, which is great. Olivia has the all clear to eat dairy--not milk, but cheese and yogurt. In fact, Dr. Roberts says that by the time babies are one, they usually are eating what "mom" eats. Hmmm.... I better start eating better! I had popcorn for dinner! (Nicholas had two teeth pulled on Tuesday in preparation for his ortho-thorastic surgery, so he is not in the mood to eat much. Thus, I didn't cook dinner. I made him some frozen ravioli that he can put on the back of his tongue and just swallow, as he has hardly eaten a thing since Monday. He hadn't been in much/any pain until today. I hope that isn't a bad sign.)
Olivia is hitting all her milestones pretty normally, it seems. The one thing they asked about that she is not doing is clapping, but I'm not worried. It will come, or not. Who cares about clapping, anyway? We are supposed to work on clapping, bye-bye, saying da-da, and drinking from a cup. Dr. Roberts doesn't like the valves in the sippy cups since they force babies to suck, not drink. So, we are taking the valves out. We actually had been doing that, but we cheated and used different sippies that have a tip that you bite, which Olivia really likes. Back to the drawing board, I guess. I still don't see how Olivia will be able to give up the bottle by 15 months, which is the longest Dr. Roberts says they should have it. We'll see how it goes. Practice, practice, practice!
Again, no pictures from Kindermusik. It is always super rushed to get there and back. And now, I hate traveling with Olivia in the car because she HATES her new car seat. I am going to really be a Stay-at-home mom for a while!
Other notes: It is a fight to change Olivia's diaper now. If I thought rolling over was bad, crawling and standing up is even worse. What is going to happen when she starts walking?!!
Your pediatrician is strict! Mine never gave us "homework." And whatever developmental goals Olivia is slow on, don't worry, Christopher is slower... He didn't start rolling over until last month (13 months!!) They all even out. Our doctor says development is like a train, some get there faster, some slower, but traveling forward is the important thing. The worry is if they start losing progress they've already made.
ReplyDeleteYou have a couple more months of "cheating eating." You can sneak food for a little longer.
Christopher is a diaper fighter too. I grab both his ankles in one hand and twist around as he does, doing all the business (as quickly as possible) with the other. It's kind of like a roller coaster ride.
I like your doctor! Mine is a little strict; we've been given homework at every well visit. But, since I like homework, this hasn't been a problem!
ReplyDeleteDiapering is like a roller coaster ride! Olivia starts on her back and usually ends up standing up by then end. Then sits down just as I am trying to tape the diaper closes. Ugh!
That is one of the strangest looking snowmen I have ever seen!
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