On December 30th we went to a pediatrician in Billings to have Annika's two month check-up. I had asked her doctor in Tacoma if we should have her shots done early before leaving WA or if we should wait until closer to 8 weeks of age. The doctor recommended finding a clinic wherever we were closer to the two month point. We ended up taking Annika to Dr. Gunville, my childhood pediatrician. He was very friendly but I don't think he recognized my maiden name. Annika passed the check-up with flying colors. The shots made her legs pretty sore for the rest of the day, poor thing. She weighed in at 10 lb 1 oz (50th percentile) and 23 inches (75th percentile). That is a 3 lb and 3 in. gain from her birth stats. In the last few weeks we have noticed a big change in eye contact, increased cooing, and lots of smiles. She will respond with vocal sounds when we talk to her and really likes to have us sing to her. She has pretty great neck/head control except when she's getting tired.While in Grand Forks and Billings, she slept up to 5 and a half hours in a stretch. With all of the travel in the last week, we haven't reached that length again but I'm sure we will again very soon. Annika has discovered that she likes sucking on her hands, especially after eating. Our usual pattern is for her to eat, play, eat, play and then sleep.
Annika is wearing her outfit from the wedding. We had to put the outfit on again because she didn't wear the headband or booties for more than about 10 min. on the wedding day.
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| She had a very attentive audience to talk with, thanks to Brittney and Sally Levens. |
The sweater was knit for Annika by my friend Olivia and the reindeer was made by Annika's aunt Jessica.
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