OUCH!!!! That Hurts Us All!!!

Today was Addison's 8 week/2 month check up with the pediatrician. It was a little early since I have to go back to work on Wednesday. This first picture is of her sleeping in our bed with her daddy while I got up to get ready for the appointment. This is a luxury for her because she doesn't get to spend much time sleeping in our bed even though she sleeps very well there. I'm afraid Wayne will roll over her and never know it! He's a very sound sleeper and often never hears her screaming in the middle of the night when it's time to eat.

Addison's checkup went very well. She is up to 8 pounds and 11 ounces and 21 1/4 inches long. She has gained about 4 pounds and grown 3 inches in the seven weeks since her arrival. However, she continues to be a "runt". She is in the 10th percentile for her height, weight, and head circumference. At least she's consistent. This means that 90 percent of the babies her age are bigger than her. Who ever thought Wayne and I would have a petite child. There's nothing petite about either of us! The pediatrician was satisfied with her growth. Addison continues to have a clogged tear duct that has gotten infected. So, we are using some eye drops to try to clear that up. The pediatrician also thinks she may have a hernia just above her belly button. He is just going to watch it for now and she what happens as she grows. Please pray that it goes away so she won't have to have surgery!!!

This is the face of our happy girl after her belly was filled (notice the milk tongue) and before her doctor's appointment. She was full of funny faces and smiles this morning. Mommy and Daddy enjoyed playing with her and making faces which she would smile at.

This is our fussy girl after her 4 shots--2 in each thigh. You can see her Tweety Bird band-aids on her thigh if you look close. Watching her get the shots was terrible!!! I think all of us cried! I was glad Daddy was there with us. Our otherwise quiet, happy child turned bright red and screamed at the top of her lungs. I've never heard her cry like that. The only time she fusses at all is when she's hungry. She has slept most of the day and has been fussy when she woke up to eat. She also hasn't eatten much. She is awake now and is still a little tempermental, but seems to be feeling better. I'm hoping she will eat one more time and then drift off to sleep. But it may be a long night for us. Wayne and I are a good team during the rough nights, but hopefully we will all get a good night's sleep.

Wayne and I both return to work on Wednesday. I'm dreading leaving her and have already shed my share of tears. I'm sure more will come. Thankfully it is a little easier to leave her knowing she will be in the good hands of my mom. She may be a little more spoiled at the end of the day, but I know she will be well taken care of. Please keep us in your prayers as we all adjust to this new way of life!

Rebecca