Wednesday, October 8th - 4 Month Check-up

Wednesday Kinley had her 4 month check-up with her pediatrician, Dr. S. We knew she was going to be getting some shots at this appointment, but guess who forgot to pre-medicate with Tylenol...her pharmacist mom! I felt so bad, but Dr. S was really nice and gave us some Tylenol to give Kinley. Kinley ended up getting 3 shots and 1 oral vaccine, which for her was almost as bad as a shot. She did really well though and didn't need any additional Tylenol the whole day. She probably would have been fine without the pre-medication of Tylenol, so now we know. Kinley was a rockstar for her shots. She got mad when the needles when into her legs, but it was over so quickly Kinley returned to her normal, happy self shortly after. I guess when you have been thorough what she has a few shots are nothing. She was probably thinking "Hey, this isn't so bad. Yeah, they are poking me, but at least they are taking the needles out right away and nothing foreign is staying in my body."

Dr. S. asked how things were going and we naturally said everything is great except she hates eating. We mentioned that the OT wanted us to try and wean Kinley off the NG and he thought that was a good idea also. He also mentioned that Kinley is at a weight now where he can feel comfortable trying to wean. He calculated that Kinley requires at least 600mls to maintain her hydration during the weaning period. (We had been making sure Kinley got 840mls.) I asked about starting Kinley on some baby food since she is over 4 months now and still hates the bottle. Dr. S. said that he normally recommends waiting until 6 months, but that we could sit Kinley at the dinner table in her Bumbo chair while Kevin and I eat and see if she shows some interest in eating. If she does we could try some rice cereal for her. If Kinley tolerates the rice cereal and likes eating like a "big girl" we have the go-ahead to try other baby foods such as fruits and veggies.

I almost forgot to mention that Kinley weighed 14 lbs 0.08oz! According to the growth charts that Dr. S. uses Kinley is at the 50% for head circumference and weight and 95% length. She is a growing machine!

Other than having to go back for her RSV shots during RSV season, Kinley got the all clear and doesn't need another appointment with Dr. S. until her 6 month check-up.