Today was not a fun day at the pediatrician's office. Shots were the order of business for this visit. Four in all - the 'DTP', Polio, this-that-and-the-other. Kole took it like a boy - screaming his head off at the first poke, but quickly calmed and was cool as a cracker by the time he got in his car seat and was ready to leave the place.
He measured, officially, 12 pounds 13 ounces, 23-and-1/3 inches long, and a head circumference of 16 inches. Doctor says he looks great, is growing well, and is probably on the above-average scale of growth. The slap in the face from that is - it means his body is growing faster than his brain. Doc says smaller babies develop more motor skills (turning over in the crib, etc.) quicker than those who grow out a little faster.
The only thing that made Kathy and I wait till the doctor to leave to giggle about was that he said that we may go ahead and allow more tummy time now, that we need to watch how much time he spends on his back. Truth is - even if he's dead tired, putting him flat on his back is a recipe to have him go ape. On his tummy, he sleeps like a rock. Yes, we know, we know, we know - it's not recommended. But, in the big picture, I think sleep is recommended over no sleep. He likes being on his tummy, so that's that.
11 years ago
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