Yeah, so Isabella is about 7.5 months old and we just did her 6 month appointment today. Between child care and the pediatrician's schedule this is the earliest we could come up with. Technically we were scheduled for one last week but the doctor went out of town so here we are.
Our giant baby continues to hover around 90th% for height and is now around 80th% for weight. Her giant head seems to be averaging out and is now around 60th%. She handled the first shot like a champ, but shot number two burns according to the nurse and Isabella could totally tell:(. I declined the flu shot (I'm not getting one either). I am in total support of vaccines that prevent diseases which may lead to substantial harm or death. I am less inclined for the vaccines that alleviate discomfort. I really have only gotten flu shots in the past couple years because of J.T.s immune system being weak due to his Chron's medications and my working with an extremely germ infested school population. Skipping the flu shot might be a mistake, but only time will tell.
The only 6 month benchmark Isabella is missing is the use of consonants. She is a total chatter monkey, but little girl still loves her some pterodactyl screams and uses vowels for days. We keep trying. Though I think someday she is going to think that "mamadadabyebye" is some crazy word for which she needs to learn the meaning.
We got the green light to attempt to wean off of the Nexium. Which is good on two fronts. First her digestive system is hopefully maturing and her reflux is not an extended issue. Second, that stuff comes with a $75 copay for a 30 day supply. It was worth its weight in gold, but it would be nice to have that money back if possible.
We left with a scheduled 9 month appointment while she is still 9 months old...back on track!
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