Jackie had her two-month check up with her pediatrician the other day, which can easily be described in two parts.
The first part was the good part. They weighed and measured her while Katie and I looked on, eager to hear the results. We realize that these numbers are simply a snapshot of her as an infant, and not any kind of indication of future growth, but it’s always fun to quantify her development. Here are some stats and their parenthetical percentile rankings:
Weight: 12.75 lb. (90th)
Height: 24.75 in. (98th)
Noggin circumference: 16.8 in. (99th)
Of course, no one at this house is “keeping score” or “comparing babies” or even “emphasizing baby benchmarks”, but Katie and I were pleased with the doctor’s evaluation. It means that she’s eating and growing well. And, she has a big head like her old man.
The bad part of the doctor’s appointment involved her two-month vaccination. Three needle stabs, several baby screams, and one distraught mommy later, we headed for home.
Finally, here is some assorted video footage that shows off her newly-extended vocal range:
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March 3, 2009 at 2:18 am
Nana
It’s so much fun to watch that little girl exploring the sights and sounds around her – and experiencing her own sounds! She seems to like to hear herself talk!! I know I do!! (Not myself talking but her)
March 3, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Holly
Great stats Jackie! Keep it up! Can’t wait to meet you in a month and a half!
March 5, 2009 at 12:48 am
Sarah
Her little screams crack me up…she’s definitely gonna be a talker but I think that trait runs in the family…that was an awesome montage, broder! “Its time for a montage, montage…” that was just a little throwback to Team America…