4 Month Check-Up

Ellis Rose had her four month check-up today and everything is looking great except she went from the 20th percentile in weight to the 2 percentile.  She only gained 1 lb in 4 months.

Of course, I immediately began having a mini-panic attack but the doctor wasn't too too concerned.  Obviously, Ellis Rose is healthy and happy because she's hitting all of her developmental milestones and then some.  But, she needs to gain more weight.  My doctor's theory is that we are finally just getting back on track after all of the breastfeeding woes.

So we are going back in 3 weeks for a weigh-in.  If she hasn't bumped up a few percentage points, then we worry.  About what, I'm not entirely sure.

In the meantime, I'm taking fenugreek to try to up my milk supply.  Recommendations from Kellymom can be found here.  Basically, you take it until you smell like maple syrup.  Then you know you've got the correct dosage.  Should be fun.

Ellis got her vaccines too and took it like a champ.  She cried for a few minutes but then got over it.  I wish I recovered as quickly!  I honestly did not think I'd be one of those moms who gets all teary eyed when it is time for the shots - but I do.  It is just so awful to see her jerk when they first jab her.

All in all I don't have much to complain about.  We have a healthy and happy (despite how this picture appears) baby.