DOCTOR'S VISITS

You, love bug, have been to the doctor twice this week to check your weight.  Although born 37 weeks 2 days, because of your size you were labeled "late term preemie", so we have been carefully watching you making sure you are growing and are healthy.


January 10th - your BIRTHDAY!  You weighed a whopping 5 lbs and 18 inches long.

January 13th - 3 days old!  You left the hospital weighing 4 lbs. 12 oz.

January 16th - 6 days old!  YOUR FIRST DR'S APPOINTMENT! Mommy, Daddy and Gigi took you to your first doctors appointment. You still weighed 4 lbs 12 oz.  Dr. Webb (who we adore) said you had probably lost more and were starting to gain it back.  The nurse measured you 17 1/2 inches, but it's not possible we shrunk, so we think she was a little off.  We are sticking to the 18 inches!

January 20th - 10 days old!  You have gained!  Dr. Webb wanted you to gain at least 2 oz. since Monday and you have gained 3 oz.  You go girl!  You are quite the eater!  And you are now 18 1/2 inches, so you have gained  1/2 inch. 

We do not have to go back until our 1 month check up, since Dr. Webb feels you are growing so well.  On Monday, after his first encounter with you, he stated you were vigorous...

vig·or·ous

adjective

1.

full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.

2.

strong; active; robust: a vigorous youngster.

3.

energetic; forceful: vigorous steps; a vigorous personality.

4.

powerful in action or effect: vigorous law enforcement.

5.

growing well, as a plant.

However, you find doctor's visits quite boring...

You are such a blessing to us!  We love you so much!