12 Month well-check

This morning we visited the doctor bright & early for Avery's 12mo well-check. It sure wasn't a great way to start the morning by waking Avery out of sound sleep to go get shots, but we made it & she's sleeping it off now!

9 Months:

Weight| 20# 13.2oz (75%)

Height| 30 1/8in (97%)

 Head Circumference| 17 7/8in (75%)

4 Teeth.
Letting go & taking 3-4 steps.

12 Months:

Weight| 22# 7.2oz (72%)

Height| 31 1/2in (98%)

Head Circumference| 18 1/2in (75%)

8 Teeth.

 Walking for 3.5 months now.

 

Lets just say the worst part was the band aide they put on her finger after they poked it for Hemoglobin & lead screening. She was NOT having that.
She is right on track with her developments & growth.
Food is still the major issue in her life. We are struggling to get her to eat anything, but the doctor assured me she is thriving & I just need to keep her on a strict schedule with meal/snack times & no more milk during nap/bed time. {Only H2O} So we are transitioning her to milk with her meals only. This will be a big adjustment for Avery, but hopefully in time it will trigger her to eat more at her meals.
All-in-all shes growing just beautifully & we now have a toddler on our hands!!!

Love,
Jayme

10 Months| Avery

Baby Girl don't fret, I promise I don't dress you like a boy too often! This outfit was gifted to you & handmade by some of your Uncles friends in China {I'm Serious!} Plus, it was bedtime & your cute in really anything you have on!

Your 10 months (not so) little one! This month was huge. You now have 6 teeth & your next 2 bottom ones are in clear sight. I hope they don't give you as much trouble as your top 2 did. Those teeth caused a lot of pain, many sleepless nights & a very, very unhappy little girl. 

You clearly look more & more like your Daddy everyday! You are risky, wild & determined! You are now taking 4,5,6, & sometimes 7 steps on your own! I have no doubt you will be a pro walker by your first birthday. You have really taken love to this new found freedom.  However, at this stage I actually dread taking you out to eat. You really hate sitting still. I hope this changes...sooner than later!

You are officially off the bottle too! You are {currently} happy drinking from your sippy cup: straw or spout! We have only 2 that you will drink from, but I'm not going to be picky! This makes car rides & bedtime a lot less stressful. Since the bottle is gone, you are eating more solids & much more dependant on following a routine for your meals/snacks. You are starting to drink juice & water throughout the day more & less formula.

This month is kinda a big deal baby girl, Your Momma is officially becoming a Mrs.

You already know how much your mom & dad love each other, but I'm joining your last name club! I can't wait to get you into your little dress & dance with you at our wedding. Your going to be just darling, thinking about it makes my heart explode with happiness!

  It's true, each day is something different, new, & exciting with you. I'm sure you will surprise us once again with all your new developments & expressions in your 10th month of life!

I love you more than Cookie Monster loves cookies & that's a lot!!!!

I love you more than you will ever know Avery Anne!

Momma

9 Month Update| Avery

This little blonde babe had her 9month well-check this afternoon. Thankfully, no shots needed!

Weight| 20# 13.2oz (75%)

Height| 30 1/8in (97%)

4 Teeth.

Letting go & taking 3-4 steps.

She even went from the chair to the trash can in front of the Doctor today! That was 4 steps without even calling her!

Bleach blonde hair & the length is finally visable!

 This little daredevil has my nerves going crazy;

she is very aware and assertive & knows what she wants.

She needs a lot of room for exploration & freedom.

She will say 'dada' & repeat only things her Daddy tells her.

She has been eating solids at each meal for an entire week!

 So all-in-all, She's Perfect!

Love,

Jayme