Belle's four-month check-up

This was the first pediatrician appointment to which I went solo (well, Belle joined me, but not other adult). We did just fine! The medical assistant who measured Belle's height, weight and head circumference marveled at what a good baby Belle is. She said that she often fights with babies, especially when getting the measuring tape around their heads. Belle just smiled calmly at the medical assistant while the woman did what she had to do to evaluate Belle. Belle gained more weight than height, but she is still tall and thin and totally on target. She weighs 14 pounds (56th percentile) and is 25 inches tall (74th percentile). Her head grew quite a bit: she went from being in the 25th percentile in head circumference to being in the 47th percentile. Also, the pediatrician assured us that Belle is on track in terms of her abilities: she is rolling over well, demonstrates fantastic neck muscles, is developing strong leg muscles, and smiles wonderfully. Most notably, Belle took accepted her immunizations like a champ! She ingested one vaccine orally without a problem (she is a good eater, like her parents). Then she hardly flinched when the doctor administered a shot into her left thigh! She was so brave, much UNlike her mother. She cried a bit when she received another shot in her right thigh, but was easily soothed. I was very proud of Belle today. Now if only she would sleep more than a few hours straight...