4 Month Check Up

Sadie had her four month well-child doctor appointment yesterday. Dr. Mahan said that she may be starting to teeth, since she had so much drool. She was also happy to see that Sadie really enjoys standing and already tries to put her knees up when you place her on her belly. Sadie is in the 50th percentile in height, but only 25th percentile in weight and head circumference.

Height: 24.2in

Weight: 12lbs 8oz

Head: 15.7in

I think Sadie's appetite has not been as ferocious since she first got that cold and ear infection. It also doesn't help that she threw up for a day last week. The final complicating factor is my milk supply. It has also been low since Sadie first got that cold. I've tried several things to get it back up, but it hasn't helped much. A friend of mine had a similar problem after she had an appendectomy. A lactation specialist told her to try drinking one nice beer between 5-7pm. Well...if you know me...you understand just how much I detest beer. But I'm desperate. I consulted my neighbor who is a beer connoisseur. He told me to try Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat. So Sadie and I ventured to the drive-thru at the local store and made the purchase. My first. Next step...actually drink the thing. It was just Sadie and I (Omar would have loved to see this...too bad he's hanging out in Egypt with his brother and dad). It took me almost three hours and I made it only a third of the way through. It was horrible (it's ok to make fun of me). I don't understand how this tastes good to people. I feel the same way about black coffee. Anyhow, the third of a beer seems to have worked. I think my supply is much better today! Hopefully it will stay that way!

Any who...The doctor said to start Sadie on some rice cereal and then work our way up to baby food. I can't believe she's old enough for this stuff already. Sadie also got two shots. She seemed shocked that anyone would do something so horrible to her. So sad. But she seems to be feeling just fine now. She never got a temperature and was just a bit sleepy yesterday. All is well!

She went right to sleep when we got home. Poor thing.

She had this look on her face for a while.

Then we got to playing.

She's also found her bottom lip.

This is typical now. She always has to hold her clothes with one hand and plays (or sucks her thumb) with the other. Her feet are straight up and together as well. So cute. Also notice the little bandaid on her thigh.