Our Growing Girl

We went to the doctor today for her 4 month check-up. Homegirl is growing like crazy! Here are her stats:

Height: 26 1/2 inches
Weight: 16lbs 13oz
Head size: 17 inches!

Given her size and weight, she is in the top percentile. This means that she is bigger and heavier than all other babies her age. Wow! Basically she is the size of a 6 or 7 month baby. :)

Today we also had to have her second round of shots. As a parent, I have not been looking forward to this at all for over a week now. As the nurse prepped for the shots, I was instructed to just make sure that she stayed still and her hands were restricted so she couldn't scratch herself or anything. I leaned over her to snuggle with her while the nurse delivered the shots. He didn't even have to tell me when he was giving her the shots; it was written all over her face.

Initially she was all smiles and giggling and trying to chew on my hands. The next second, an ungodly scream, immediate red face, tongue sticking out, eyes squeezed shut...it was a sight. Then the second shot, and the screaming continued!

I thought she was going to cry forever, but it wasn't like that at all. She cried for maybe a minute, then it was like she forgot it even happened. She was back to looking around and trying to chew on my shoulder. She would only fuss if I accidentally touched her thighs.

All I know is that it took everything for me not to punch the nurse in the nuts for hurting my babygirl like that. I know I'm not the only parent to ever think that so I don't feel bad about saying it. But now, my Nylabear is all good and she is vaccinated for all kinds of little germs that could come on the attack.

Next trip to the doctor: 6 months. I must start prepping myself in September. :)