1 Year Check-Up

Kelsey had her 1 year check up this week. She weighs 20.5 pounds and is at the 30th percentile. She is 30 inches tall and is at the 85th percentile. Therefore, she continues to follow the tall and skinny pattern. The doctor said everything else looks great. She has met many of the developmentally appropriate milestones and is constantly learning new things each day. It is always a good feeling to hear the doctor give us the good report. She had to get more shots this visit. At her 9 month check-up she had a break from them. This time she got three pokes. I don't think it ever gets easier hearing that sad, pain-filled cry after the first shot goes in. Unfortunately, you know she still has more left. Plus, she also had to have blood drawn to check for anemia and lead levels. This didn't seem to bother her as much as the shots, which I thought was odd because the shots are over in a few seconds, but the blood draw takes a little bit because they pick her finger and then they rotate a small skinny tube on her finger to withdraw the blood. The last few times she had to get shots she did get a little fussy afterward and this time has been no different. She seems to get really clingy and acts like she doesn't know what she needs/wants, which made her 1 year pictures last night interesting. I guess I didn't time that out too well. She had her pictures taken at Mineral Springs Park and the day had absolutely perfect weather for it. We timed out naps and food so she would be all set for the pictures at 5:30, but she still was a little off. Normally she is such a smiley, easy going girl, but she was not having those pictures. The photographer said she did get some good shots so we will have to wait and see. This morning she still is not quite herself, but we are hoping it passes sooner than later. Those darn shots!