Gabrielle Visits the Pediatrician

Today was Gabrielle's 4 month visit to the Pediatrician.  Our little peanut is growing leaps and bounds by the day!

March 23, 2015

19 lbs 7.5 oz

26"

November 22, 2014

(Gabrielle's Birthday)

8 lbs. 10 oz.

20.5"

Gabrielle Visits The Pediatrician

Today Gabrielle visited the pediatrician for her 2 month appointment.   This little girl that was once our "peanut" as now officially wearing the famous chubby legs and cheeks!

Gabrielle had 2 vaccinations today.  She did well with the shots and didn't cry much at all!

(And now my favorite part!)

Check out Gabrielle's growth progression:

16 lbs. 3 oz (99th Percentile)

24" (93rd Percentile)

Head:  41 cm (90th Percentile)
**Gabrielle has officially doubled her birth weight!**

A look back...

November 22, 2014

(Gabrielle's Birthday)

8 lbs. 10 oz.

20.5"

November 25, 2014

(The day we left the hospital)

8 lbs.

November 28, 2014

(Gabrielle's 1-week visit)

8 lbs. 3 oz.

January 2, 2015
(Gabrielle's 2-month visit)
13 lbs 8 oz

Gabrielle Visits the Pediatrician

Today Gabrielle visited the pediatrician for her 1 month appointment.   Let me just say I cannot believe how much this little girl has grown!   It's no wonder why some of her 0-3 month clothing is looking a bit snug.   Hee hee.

Gabrielle had her 2nd dose of Hepatitis B today.   She actually did well with the shot...she was more annoyed at laying on her back on the exam table.

(And now my favorite part!)

Check out Gabrielle's growth progression:

13 lbs 8 oz. (99th Percentile)

22 3/4" (99th Percentile)

Head:  39.5 cm (90th Percentile)

November 22, 2014

(Gabrielle's Birthday)

8 lbs. 10 oz.

20.5"

November 25, 2014

(The day we left the hospital)

8 lbs.

November 28, 2014

(Gabrielle's 1-week visit)

8 lbs. 3 oz.

Sarah Visits the Pediatrician

Today Sarah visited the Pediatrician.  Sarah was very happy to go only because she is all caught up with her vaccinations until she's 11 years old.  Hee hee.

Sarah passed her hearing exam and did relatively well with her eye exam.  (It looks like Sarah may need eye glasses sooner than we thought.)  Overall, Sarah's Pedi was very pleased with Sarah's progress.  

(And now my favorite part!)

Check out Sarah's growth progression:

December 2014 (6 year appointment) 

46.5" tall (75th percentile) and 51 lbs (80th percentile)

2 inch and 6 pound increase since last year

December 2013 (5 year appointment) 

43.5" tall and 44.4 lbs

(BMI 80%)

December 2012 (4 year appointment) 

40.5" tall and 38 lbs
(and excellent blood pressure of 86/48!)

Samantha Visits the Pediatrician

Today Samantha visited her pediatrician for her 7 year appointment.  Today was a pretty quiet appointment.  Samantha passed her hearing exam, but unfortunately did not pass her vision exam.  Looks like we'll be getting eye glasses soon for Sam.  Samantha is all caught up on her vaccinations, so no shots until she's 11!

So here are Sam's stats for today: 

51" tall

63.2 lbs

Blood pressure of 86/46

Just for something to compare to appointments in years past:

2013 (6 years) 48.25" tall 51.5 lbs

2012 (5 years) 45.5" tall 45.5 lbs.

2011 (4 years) 43.25" tall 40.5 lbs.

Sarah Visits The Pediatrician

Today Sarah visited the Pediatrician.   We are actually starting a new Pedi now as our previous one moved to South Carolina.  We were definitely sad to hear that she was leaving, but we are already impressed with Sarah's new doctor and the office.

Sarah had one shot today (which Sarah was SO brave and didn't even shed a tear over) and also found out that she doesn't have to have any more until she's 11.   Sarah was very excited to hear that from the doctor.

Sarah passed her hearing and sight test, as well as identifying (oral and sight) her letters, numbers, and shapes.  Her Pedi was very pleased with Sarah's progress.  

Check out Sarah's growth progression:

December 2013 (5 year appointment) 43.5" tall and 44.4 lbs

(BMI 80%)

December 2012 (4 year appointment) 40.5" tall and 38 lbs
(and excellent blood pressure of 86/48!)

December 2011 (3 year appointment) 38" tall and 33 lbs

Samantha Visits The Pediatrician

Today Samantha visited her pediatrician for her 6 year appointment.  Today was a pretty quiet appointment.  No vaccinations until 11 years.  

So here are Sam's stats for today: 

48.25" tall (97th percentile) 

51.5 lbs (90th percentile) 

Excellent blood pressure of 92/62.

Just for something to compare to appointments in years past:

7/6/2010 (3 years) 41.25" tall 36.5 lbs.

7/7/2011 (4 years) 43.25" tall 40.5 lbs.

7/19/2012 (5 years) 45.5" tall 45.5 lbs.

Sarah Visits the Pediatrician

This afternoon Jeremy and I took Sarah to her 4 year old pediatrician appointment. Sarah's Pedi and I are so excited about Sarah's progress. Sarah was able to:

• - Identify shapes and colors
• - Count from 1 to 25

We also found out today that Sarah is now tall enough to ride in a booster seat.  No more car seats for this growing girl!

Sarah unfortunately has caught the bad cold/flu that seems to be going around lately.  She had a fever earlier in the week and just has a dry, naggy cough that has been left behind.  It didn't dampen Sarah's spirits, but the Pediatrician could definitely tell Sarah was not feeling well.  So, since Sarah needed her 4 year old shots, Sarah's Pedi thought it might be best to wait until next week.  (Sarah didn't seem to mind that at all).

*Note:  (Mommy wrote this one week after on 12/27/12).  Let it be known that when Sarah received her shots today, that she didn't cry one bit.  Such a brave little girl!

Check out Sarah's growth progression:

December 2010 (2 year appointment) 34.5" tall and 28.9 lbs

December 2011 (3 year appointment) 38" tall and 33 lbs

December 2012 (4 year appointment) 40.5" tall and 38 lbs
(and excellent blood pressure of 86/48!)

Samantha Visits The Pediatrician

Today Samantha visited her pediatrician for her 5 year appointment.  Sam had quite the busy appointment!  She started off with a vision test (which she's 30/20) and also a hearing test.  Her vision and hearing are perfect according to the Pedi.   Then she concluded the day with 2 vaccines.  She was a brave girl and listened to my iPod while the nurse got everything ready.  The nurse told her that she was so brave, that she didn't have to have any vaccinations until she was at least 10 or 11 years old!

So here are Sam's stats for today:

45.5" tall (97th percentile)
45.5 lbs (90th percentile) 
Excellent blood pressure of 92/60.



Just for something to compare to appointments in years past:


7/6/2010 (3 years) 41.25" tall 36.5 lbs.





7/7/2011 (4 years) 43.25" tall 40.5 lbs.

Sarah Visits The Pediatrician

This morning I took Sarah to her 3 year old pediatrician appointment. Sarah's Pedi and I are so excited about Sarah's progress. Sarah was able to:

• - Identify shapes





• - Jump on command (and jump very high too!)





• - Count from 1 to 10

Sarah remembered as soon as we walked into the exam room that the doctor's office is the place for shots. So when I put her up on the exam table she wanted nothing to do with the doctor's office. Luckily, Sarah was all caught up in her vaccinations, so she didn't need one! Luckily, the nurse left me a little paper johnny gown for Sarah, so I pulled it out, and Sarah was quite excited with the fact that we could take it home to color afterwards. PHEW! Saved by the paper johnny gown..

Check out Sarah's growth progression:
December 2009 (1 year appointment) 30 1/4" tall, and 23.8 lbs
December 2010 (2 year appointment) 34.5" tall and 28.9 lbs

December 2011 (3 year appointment) 38" tall and 33 lbs

Sarah's Pedi is so impressed that Sarah doesn't have to go back until next December for her 4 year appointment! Hooray!

Samantha Visits The Pediatrician

This morning, Samantha had her 4 year pediatrician appointment. She did amazing as always. Samantha answered all of the doctor's questions. She hopped on one foot, and Sam was so brave when she got her two shots too :( But, she cheered right now when she got Tweety Bird band-aids and a lollipop.

Here's Samantha's progress

Blood pressure today was 86/48

Samantha is in the 97th percentile for her height and 90th for her weight.

7/8/2008 (1 year) 31.75" tall 22.4 lbs.

7/3/2009 (2 years) 35.75" tall 30.75 lbs.

7/6/2010 (3 years) 41.25" tall 36.5 lbs.

7/7/2011 (4 years) 43.25" tall 40.5 lbs.

Sarah Visits The Pediatrician

This morning I took Sarah to her 2 year old pediatrician appointment. Sarah's Pedi and I are so excited about Sarah's progress. Sarah was able to:

1. Identify her ABC's and her 123's
2. Jump on command
3. Identify her body parts...belly button is always her favorite ;)
4. Sarah said "please" and "thank you" when Sarah's Pedi handed her a safety lollipop...without being prompted. (The Pedi was very impressed and said I was a great Mommy for teaching Sarah manners. I'm still beaming over that comment) It's moments like those where I'm a proud Mommy!

Unfortunately, Miss Sarah had to have a Hep A vaccination, but she was able to choose a prize from the treasure chest. Today Sarah chose a little bracelet full of jingle bells. We had a lovely repeat performance of "Jingle Bells" on the way home...Sarah was the star of the show.

Check out Sarah's growth progression:

December 2009 (12 month appointment) 30 1/4" tall, and 23.8 lbs

June 2010 (18 month appointment) 34" tall, and 26.8 lbs

December 2010 (24 month appointment) 34.5" tall and 28.9 lbs

Sarah's Pedi is so impressed that Sarah doesn't have to go back until next December for her 3 year appointment! Hooray!

Samantha Visits The Pediatrician

So this morning was Samantha's 3-year pediatrician ("pedi") appointment. Sam did a fantastic job at answering the doctor's questions, and following the doctor's directions too. I cannot believe what a difference a year makes. Samantha was able to:

1. Identify her ABC's
2. Identify her 123's
3. Identify her colors
4. Identify a bunch of shapes...including the rectangle.

The "funny" part of the appointment was when the doctor asked Samantha questions such as, "What's your name" and "What color is my shirt?" Samantha answered them very properly, and in full sentences by saying, "My name is Samantha" or "Your shirt is purple" rather than in 1-worded answers. Then the doctor asked Samantha "Are you a boy or a girl?" Samantha paused for a few seconds and stated very seriously, "Well, I'm not a boy". I had all I could do not to laugh.

Here's Samantha's growth and weight progression since July 2009:

July 2009 (24 month appointment) - 35.75" tall, and 30.75 lbs.

January 2010 (2 1/2 year appointment) - 38.5" tall, and 34 lbs.

July 2010 (3 year appointment) - 41.75" tall, and 36.5 lbs.

Looks like Sam received the height gene from both Jeremy and I, ha ha. Samantha is off the chart for her height, and in the 95th percentile for her weight. Like most pedi appointments, Samantha had to get her Prevnar 13 vaccination today. Thankfully Samantha understood that she may get sick if she doesn't get the vaccine. She cried for about 30 seconds, but once she heard that she could go choose something from the "Treasure Chest", those tears were no more. (The treasure chest is filled with fun little toys and goodies). Samantha chose a jelly bracelet in the shape of a heart. She even told a few of the mothers in the waiting room that she received the bracelet because she was such a good girl and got a shot. This girl cracks me up. Samantha (and Sarah too) were so good with their behavior and not too many tears after the shot was given, they were rewarded with yummy, sticky lollipops in the doctor's office...the "safety kind" of course :) Who knew lollipops could be so entertaining...and so messy? Yuck. I don't allow lollipops in the car for 2 reasons: (1) The safety reason and (2) If they're going to get it on themselves, Lord only knows where else they're going to put it.

The doctor was very happy with Samantha's progress, and said that Samantha doesn't have to come back until next July for her 4 year checkup.