9 month stats

Libby's 9 month check up stats

Weight: 16 lb 10 oz (15th percentile)

Height: 27 3/4 inches (50th percentile)

Libby's check up today went very well! As expected, she was in a low percentile for weight. Such a teeny little thing. She did drop from the 30th to 15th percentile since her 6 month check up but Dr. Neely wasn't concerned. He said that she's gained almost a pound since she had the flu back in January so he's pleased with that. He said her growth curve is perfect!

It's crazy but I actually got a little emotional when he told me to make sure that she's getting used to a sippy cup since she won't be using a bottle after she turns one. What??? My baby almost doesn't need a bottle anymore? How is this happening so fast?

Oh and they give us a little packet of materials each time we have a check up that give updates on feeding, development, sleep, etc for the age that we're at. So in her 9 month packet today I read the following - "An important part of discipline now is teaching your child what behaviors you expect." So  it's time for discipline. Awesome. I mean, I know it's necessary...I can see that the defiant attitude that's in all of us has started to appear in my baby girl. It's just hard to believe we're here already. 

Here we go :)

Other than that, Libs had her iron levels checked, got 1 Hep B shot, and the 2nd part of her flu shot that she never got previously since she had the flu. Poor kid. 

And guess what else? Our next appointment is on May 30th for her 1 YEAR check up!

Totally blows my mind!