Four Month Doctor Appointment

Ella had a good doctor appointment today. She is really growing. She weighed in at 14 pounds 1 1/2 ounces. She is 25 inches tall and her head is16 inches around. On the pediatrician curve, she was at the top of the range for height and right on for weight. So she is tall--wonder where she gets that from. She got 3 shots today. She didn't fret until the 2nd shot went in. She only cried for a brief moment. Once I picked her up and held her she stopped crying and did great! She has been a little grumpy today but I would be too if I had gotten three shots. She was vaccinated for Pneumococcal, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus Influenzae, Polio and Hepatitis B. Dr.Whitehead said we can try to switch her to regular formula in the next month and see what happens. He said, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I also asked him if it was true that Soy formula caused ADD? He said that was not a proven fact. He said that they do not know the long term effects of soy products but it has not been proven that soy causes ADD. Anyway, that made me feel some better. He also said as we get between months 5 and 6 we can begin to do some cereal on a spoon. He said Ella looks great and is doing everything she is suppose to be doing at this point. Our next appointment is May 17th. As we were leaving we ran into Ella's friend Caitlyn Bray, her Mom and Grand mom. Caitlyn is really growing too. It will not be long before she catches up with Ella.

Ella is an absolute joy. She is happy all of the time and just laughs, gurgles and coos at everyone. She is doing every thing a 3-4 month old baby should do. She enjoys being with other people, looks at sounds, smiles, laughs and squeals. She turns her head to look at objects moving and puts things (everything) in her mouth. She is trying to turn over and is learning to sit up. She also drools a lot! Ella thinks Mary Catherine is so funny. Mary Catherine is trying to teach her the animal sounds. She does the sounds with hand motions and movements. It is funny to me but Ella finds it absolutely hysterical. Ella is learning to give kisses. She gives open mouth kisses. They are usually very messy wet ones. Ella started Mothers Morning Out at Central Methodist on Tuesday and Thursdays this month. She enjoys being with the other children. Her teachers are Mrs. Brenda and Mrs. Vicky. Cousin Wills Urquhart is in her class. They made hand print shamrocks this month. I think sending her to school has been more traumatic for me than her. I miss her when she isn't with me.