A Visit with Dr. Walley

Today was Lillian's six month check-up with our favorite pediatrician Dr. Walley! Here are the highlights-

weight: 15 lbs 15oz
length: 26.75 inches
head circumference: 16 inches

She is in the 95 percentile for her height, the 50 percentile for her weight, and the 25 percentile for her head circumference. Dr. Walley said that she was long and lean! Lean is not exactly the word that pops into my head when I see our chunky monkey undressed, but I was just glad to hear that she was growing and healthy. Not only did Dr. Walley measure and weigh her, he also did a few things to test Lillian's cognitive skills and her physical development. She really impressed us, and he told me that Lillian's "physical and cognitive skills are more mature than the average six month old." He said that she was on the level of a eight month/nine month old baby! I know that it really does not mean much that she is ahead of the game right now, but it sure does make Shaun and I feel like we are doing the right things as parents.

The doctor was not all fun though, Lillian had to get 4 vaccinations and the flu shot. One of the vaccinations was an oral one, but the others were shots. She got 4 shots total, and I cried right along with her. The doctor's office always wears Lillian out so I think that we are going to spend the rest of the night cuddled up on the couch with Daddy and Chinese food.