Today was her 2 month old Dr. appointment - yes, that means SHOTS! She got 3 total - 2 in her right thigh and 1 in her left. She screamed bloody murder, held her breath, turned bright red, gagged, and choked. She screamed so loud that we couldn't even hear her scream. Poor baby. She was really happy when she got to the Dr. office - smiling, cooing, flailing her arms around. What a grand day, she thought...Until the GIANT needle attacked her. But all for a good cause. You know, I'm not even sure what the shots were. I know they were vaccinations but the Dr. didn't say what they were. I guess I could have asked too.
Anyway, we found out that she weighs 10 lbs. 12 oz. and is 22 and a 1/4" long. She is in the 50th percentile for her height and weight. And my beautiful baby is in the 25th percentile for her head. Molly has a small head, but we're hoping she inherited Peter's genius genes. I guess a small head is better than " an orange on a toothpick" (direct quote from So I Married an Axe Murderer).
I think Molly discovered her hands today too. She kept staring at her right hand and moving it closer and further away from her face. It was quite amusing to watch. She's such a cutie.
Tonight, we're taking turns holding Molly while she is sleeping. She freaked out with Peter about an hour ago and started screaming like she did in the Dr. office. So I calmed her down and gave her baby tylenol and now she's knocked out. Off in la la land.
Last Monday, we went to get Molly's 2 month old pictures taken. What an experience! She was fussy that morning with all the comotion and changing clothes but we had 3 shots that turned out beautiful. And I caved and bought the entire picture package. Next time, we'll go to Sear's where it will be much cheaper! I'll post more this weekend after Halloween. Molly is going to be a pea in a pod! Happy Halloween!
Posted by Kim at October 28, 2003 12:17 AM