4 month check-up

Today was Hazel’s 4 month well-baby check up and 2nd round of shots. She did very well, but both Jered and I agree that the shots were more painful (at least for us) than they were two months ago. Hazel went into the doctor’s office all smiles and giggles and quickly changed her tune. She screamed and held her breath and got very very upset about the shots, but a couple minutes after the four shots were over (they were out of the 5th shot, so she will get that one in December at her 6 month check-up) she was back to her smiling self- if not a bit more hesitant about the nurses around her.
The most fun part of these appointments is seeing how well Hazel is growing. She now weighs 14 pounds and 12 ounces which is the 75th percentile for weight. She is 24.5 inches long which is the 50th percentile for length, and her head circumference is now 16.5 inches, which is the 70th percentile. She is growing well and we have been given the all clear to start cereal and veggies if we want. We’ve decided to wait on the cereal a bit longer- we will probably start closer to her 6 month check up. She is growing well and we are in no hurry to start solids. The pediatrician seemed to think this was a good idea and supports us completely. Hazel is sleeping through the night well without supplemental formula or cereal and although she shows interest when we eat meals, we’re not quite sure she’s ready to sit down with a spoon and a bowl just yet. We are also excited to start solids closer to the holidays so that we can share those first experiences with our extended family.
This weekend’s plans have changed a bit- we were expecting company but things didn’t quite work out so we will be going to a few local festivals with my mom and brother. Clayton will be marching in the Yorktown Day parade on Sunday so we will be sure to catch that.
I plan on doing a major photo update later tonight when Hazel goes to bed for the night. We have caught a few great pictures over the last week and can’t wait to share them with you all!

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