Getting this appointment proved far more difficult than expected. It was moved two different times! The first time because it was scheduled two days after Christmas and Annelisa's pediatrician would be out of the office; the second time due to her pediatrician being placed on bed rest. This appointment was with one of the P.A.'s in the office and will be with her again for her 12 month exam.
Overall, the appointment was uneventful as it is the only well baby exam during the first year without any immunizations. YEA!! No shots! :) However, Annelisa was very resentful of the P.A. completing her exam! She cried through the whole thing! I have known that separation anxiety was beginning to happen. Particularly in new situations with brand new people, which is a developmental milestone. Yet, her desire and need to be held combined with my attempting to complete the 9 month milestones questionnaire, made for an entertaining appointment.
Annelisa is developing perfectly for her! She hasn't achieved every item on the questionnaire, but that is normal. She will grow at her rate in every way...which is something God is working hard on me to understand and accept! I am struggling with her rate of growth not being "on par" with others' babies. I have begun to dread her well baby check-ups. I hate that I don't look forward to learning how much she's grown. At my core, I am fearful of being found at fault in caring for her, or not having done something I should that I didn't know I should do. My dear husband has to talk me off this cliff before each visit now. And I hate that! I also hate that I feel judged by those whose babies have completed milestones that Annelisa hasn't yet and doesn't seem interested in. This is my battle in the "mommy war." I hate the unspoken competition that I feel with others in this nursery stage of life that are friends or acquaintances.
I am truly thankful that Annelisa continues to grow well and stays between the 50th and 75th percentile in every area! And no matter what, I love her more than I ever could have imagined, feel so blessed to have her in my life, and look forward to watching her achieve each milestone. Just as God loves me and looks forward to me achieving each new milestone, too! I am so thankful that God is not comparing me to others my age, or stage, and that He loves me and see me as He sees His son, Jesus Christ. I am continually praying for the ability to see Annelisa for Annelisa as Christ sees her and NOT through the lense of comparison with others!
9 Month Stats (42 Weeks, 1 day, January 11, 2013):
Weight: 18 pounds, 13 ounces, 50th percentile
Height: 28.25 inches, 65th percentile
Head size: 17.50 inches, 60th percentile
Where Annelisa's been by the Stats!
6 Month Stats (27 Weeks, September 27, 2012):
Weight: 16 pounds, 11 ounces, 60th percentile
Height: 27.5 inches, 95th percentile
Head size: 16.75 inches, 50th percentile
4 Month Stats (18 Weeks, July 26, 2012):
Weight: 14 pounds, 7 ounces, 60th percentile
Height: 25 inches, 75th percentile
Head size: 15.75 inches, 25th percentile
2 Month Stats (9 Weeks, 1 day, May 25, 2012):
Weight: 11 pounds, 10 ounces, 60th percentile
Height: 23.75 inches, 90th percentile
Head size: 15.25 inches, 50th percentile
2 Week Stats (2 weeks, 4 days, April 9, 2012 (the day before my due date)):
Weight: 7 pounds, 10 ounces, 25th percentile
Height: 21 inches, 75th percentile
Head size: 14.14 inches, 50th percentile
4 Days Old Stats (March 26, 2012):
Weight: 7 pounds, 2 ounces, 35th percentile
Height: 20.75 inches, 85th percentile
Head size: 13.75 inches, 50th percentile
Birth Stats (March 22, 2012):
Weight: 8 pounds, 0 ounces, 70th percentile
Height: 20.5 inches, 85th percentile
Head size: 15 inches, 99th percentile
