At four months old, my sweet Bree is a smiling, giggling, toothless angel who has a special fondness for her daddy, her brother Elijah, her mommy's milk, and sucking fingers, amongst other things. Bree hates riding in her stroller and car seat, but doesn't mind the Baby Bjorn. She loves to be cuddled and kissed and doesn't mind being tickled. Most of the time. She is a joy to have in our family, and tons of fun.
This morning I took Aubrielle to see her pediatrician for her four month check-up. Check-ups are always exciting, yet nerve-racking for me. I am always anxious to hear what the doctor will say, and eager to learn about the growth and development gained since the previous appointment. Because Elijah and Felicity were both tagged "failure to thrive" during their first year of life, I was once again relieved to discover that Bree is thriving. Very well, I might add.
At her two month appointment, Bree weighed 10 pounds, 9 ounces and was (I currently can't remember and will have to look it up) inches long. At four months, Bree weighs 13 pounds, 1 ounce and is 24 1/4 inches long and still in the 50% percentile (she was at two months old, as well). Yeah!
During Bree's appointment, Dr Dickerson asked if Bree was rolling over. I told her that yes, Bree did roll from her tummy to her back, but not the other way around. A few minutes later I laid Bree on the exam table on her back so Dr Dickerson could look in her ears, and TA DA! She rolled to her tummy!
As is the case at a four month check-up, Aubrielle had shots in both legs today. So sad! Even this fifth time around as the mom of a little baby, I still can't stand to watch shots being administered. I hate needles myself, so I feel for my children each time they have to endure the pain that needles inflict.
Not long ago Tera commented on the fact that Aubrielle makes clicking sounds when she nurses. This is true, and I didn't think much of it at the time. However, I thought to mention it to Dr Dickerson this morning, and the correllation between the clicking and excessive spitting up. It makes sense that because of the clicking, Bree was swallowing lots of air and spitting up more than necessary. Dr Dickerson sent us to an otorhinolaryngologist (ENT, or ear, nose and throat specialist). Dr Morissey was able to see Bree right away--we practically walked right in! Dr Morissey determined that Bree was tongue-tied and needed to have her frenulum clipped, allowing for further extension of her tongue.
The procedure was simple: a little Lidocaine to numb the area and snip! snip! All done. There was a little bleeding and a lot of crying, but by the time we got back into the car, Aubrielle was sleeping peacefully. I'm quite sure she's forgotten all about it by now. Having the procedure done should better facilitate nursing, but time will tell!
So far, so good. She has nursed well the rest of the day.
When Bree woke up from her nap, Elijah was home from school and ready to play with her, as he is every school day.
I hope Eli and Bree are always such good friends.Once dinner was ready, Richard brought Aubrielle to the table with him.
And set her right on top of his dinner plate. He said she looked so delicious that he wanted to eat her for dinner!
But Bree had other ideas. She wanted to eat along with us! It will be a while before she sits and eats at the table, let alone uses utensils. 
Bree had her dinner later.
While I worked on this blog!
A kiss from me finished off her meal.
And then we were both happy.
Tonight Bree practiced sitting up.
And had some tummy time.
And tickle time. Richard loves to tickle his baby girl.
Is it any wonder that at the end of Aubrielle's big day, she would be ready to go to bed?It was a big day. So goodnight, pretty baby. I love you.
Love, Cara
4 comments:
Glad that Aubrielle is doing so well. Dr Morrisey did Joseph's tubes. I was always impressed with him. Hopefully that will solve her issues!
She is so adorable! That smile is to die for!
I remember when we had Lauren's tongue clipped, I felt so bad and worried that it hurt her so much. But, by the time I had nursed her, she had all but forgotten it. Sometimes we have to do things (like shots etc.) that hurt our children but are really for their good. It doesn't make it sting any less for us though - or for them for that matter. I am so glad that Bree is growing so well, I know this does your heart good.She surely is loved by everyone. She is so darling. I can't get over how much she looks like you in the picture where you are holding her right by hour face. So fun!
I LOVED the pictures! Bree's smile is absolutely adorable, she just melts my heart!! I'm glad everything went well at the doctors office & that you were able to have the tongue-snipping procedure right away. I hope that will help with the nursing situation. She's precious!
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