Addisyn had her well check today at the pediatrician. She now weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces (up from 6 pounds 5 ounces exactly one week ago). She measured 19 3/4 inches (which means the hospital did not measure her correctly because they said 20 inches, but she obviously has not shrunk). She is in the 25th percentile for her weight and the 50th percentile for her length. The doctor said Addisyn looks great! Addisyn got her first Hep B shot today (and she was not happy about it). The pediatrician restated how we should be careful who handles her because during the first 8 weeks of life a fever could kill a new baby. If she does get a cold which causes a fever, they do blood work and a spinal tap (to check for meningitis), so it is important that she does not get a fever during the first 8 weeks (note the importance of washing your hands). Her next well check is on July 27th (at one month old). The pediatrician will discuss pumping into a bottle and introducing her to a bottle to help us transition as we go back to work. Well we will post again soon!
Love,
Lindy, Brian, Addisyn, and Bear
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Today's Well Check
Posted by Lindy & Brian at 2:05 PM
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Congratulations again Wilsons and welcome to the big beautiful world, Baby Girl! Lindy, I found the La Leche League website extremely resourceful in our early days with the baby. Here is one link in particular I thought might better put your mind at ease with your tiny little miracle and the gift you are giving her by breastfeeding: http://www.llli.org/FAQ/prevention.html. Feel free to call me anytime for questions or just to talk! Love you guys so much! What a beautiful magical time for the entire family to treasure. Baby Addisyn is a true gift and we are all very thankful for her. :) Hope you are able to sleep some! :) Love you!
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