4 Month Checkup

Today, I took Kaitlyn to the pediatrician for her 4 month checkup. She was measured (25.5 inches long), weighed (15 lbs 8 oz) and checked for overall good health. Everything looked good and she's now taller and heavier than 75% of the babies her age - at least she's proportional.

Of course, the worst part of the visit was the vaccination shots. She had to get 3 more shots that were a follow-up to the 3 she got last time. Luckily, I didn't have to hold down her legs this time and I was able to just watch and wait until it was time to pick up the crying, hurting baby. Although, this time didn't seem to be as bad as last time. Sure, she was crying pretty hard by the time the third shot was given, but she didn't scream like before which I was thankful for.

When it was over, I held her for a bit until she calmed down, strapped her in her car seat and drove home. She didn't seem to have any ill-effects from the shots and was playing and sleeping like normal. That was good to see and now we're safe for 2 more months until her 6 month round of shots. Ugh - the fun never ends. I know it's for her long term health, but it's still hard to see your baby in pain - particularly pain inflicted on purpose :-(