Poor Lexie

4 Month Shots and a First Cold...

Poor Lexie. Yesterday was her four month doctor's appointment as well as her four month booster shots. She did great at the appointment part; weighing in at 13 pounds 6 ounces (50th percentile for her age) and 25.75 inches (90th percentile for her age)! I cannot believe she is so tall! Her head circumference is trending well and the doctor was impressed with her alertness, head/neck control and leg strength. We discussed beginning to feed her cereal sometime in the next month or so and once again Dr. Mayberry pronounced her "perfect".

Then came the dreaded part; the nurse with the shots. At the first prick Lexie began to cry immediately and only escalated at the second and third. Fortunately, Anthony came this time and together we held and comforted her. We also had a bottle ready as well as her soft monkey that she loves. Both things really helped her calm down and overall she seemed to do much better than last time.

So on top of the shots, she actually had started sneezing on the way over to the office. The doctor and I thought maybe she just breathed in some pollen, but I now think she has her first cold. She has a little cough and some definite congestion in her nose. We have been giving her a little Tylenol for the low-grade shot fever and because of the timing it is hard to tell what is the cold and what is shot related. Last night was rough on her and me, but today she has been eating and doing much better. I just gave her a Johnson's vapor bath and I think that really helped her breathing to clear up. She has a full tummy and is now asleep in her crib, which I know is the best thing for her! Can't wait until she's better!