One Month (6 weeks and 6 days)

Sophie at one month:

Big yawn.

Tummy time at its finest.

Cute little bottom.

Today Sophie had her One Month appointment. The second HepB shot has to be given one month after the first HepB shot. Since most babies receive their first HepB shot in the hospital, one month coincides with the babies one month. In our case, Sophie had her shot on March 12th so we went today for her one month well-check. 

Here are Sophie's stats for her One Month Well-Check Visit:

Weight: 11 lbs and 10 oz

Height: 22.5 inches

Head: 15.25 inches

So in one month, she gained 3 lbs, grew 2 inches in length, and her head grew an inch. The doctor was pleased with her growth, and said everything looked great. She did say that we need to supplement with Tri-Vi-Sol vitamins. She said that breast milk doesn't contain enough vitamin D. Has anyone else heard this? I thought breast milk contained everything that the baby needs. Is it something that maybe I should just increase my daily intake of vitamin D so she gets it that way?

Sophie at 6 weeks and 6 days:

Two Weeks (and one day)

Ron was not able to go with me to Sophie's two week appointment because of the new store opening and all that entailed. Thankfully my Dad came back for the week to help me out and spend time with his favorite granddaughter. Thanks, Dad!

Here are Sophie's stats at her two week appointment:

Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz

Height: 20.5 inches

Head: 14.25 inches

She also received her HepB shot :(. Before she was born we debated on whether we would allow her to get it. Obviously she won't be sharing needles or participating in other "at risk" activities. But we don't know where God will take us in the future. If that is to a country where hepatitis B is more common, then we wanted to be prepared. Not to mention I don't think the pediatrician was going to let me leave without her getting the shot.