Check-up for Mae

I took Maebry to the doctor today for her 1 month check-up. She was 8 lb 15 oz, which meant that she gained 1/2 a pound in a week. The doctor said that normal weight gain for this age is 1 pound every 2 weeks, so 1/2 a pound in one week is right on track. She is now 22 inches long and her little head is still tiny at 14.5 inches. The doctor thought she looked great; very alert. Praise the Lord!

Our new pediatrician does things a bit different than we are used to in Deer Park. The check-ups for 1 month, 6 months and a year are group appointments. Meaning that she is seen one-on-one by the nurse and doctor and then we {us and other babies Mae's age} meet in a large room to discuss things pertinent to her age. All of the babies are within a week or two of the same age. She goes over items and then opens it up for a Q&A session. It was very casual and informative. And I would imagine I will be seeing the same parents at future group visits. It was different, but I liked it.

 

Here is a pic of Maebry yesterday; trying to stay warm. It was 40 degrees and raining!

And here she is today with her big bub, Finn. All of them love holding her and I am thankful for that.

Shawn captured Finn singing "Jingle Bells" to Maebry; it was the cutest thing!!