9 Month Well-Visit
We had a scheduled trip to the doctor’s office this morning. Morgan is 9 months old today.
The doctor was pleased with her progress. He asked if she liked to play peek-a-boo and, when doing so, covered his own face. She was immediately riveted and smiling, so yeah, she likes peek-a-boo. He also asked if she can find a toy hidden under a blanket or understands when we put something out of sight (yes). He asked if she bangs or claps. She bangs a ton, but doesn’t really clap yet. He asked if she was crawling (yes). He asked if she’ll look for things after she drops them (yes). He also asked if she’ll throw things to the ground and wait for us to pick them up so she can throw it again. Not yet. He asked if she babbles da-da-da and ma-ma-ma. She babbles da-da quite a bit; ma-ma less so, but sometimes.
He was very pleased with her growth, especially when he found out that she has only been on breastmilk, not formula. Breast fed babies tend to be smaller; the milk isn’t as fatty.
She got her 3rd dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. And they drew blood to test for lead and anemia. She was not a fan of the finger prick.
He really opened the floodgates on food. We are still supposed to avoid raw cow’s milk, but can give her cheese, yogurt, and the like. And we’re still supposed to avoid choking hazards (hot dogs, grapes, popcorn), honey, fish, eggs, and nuts. But other than that, she’s really supposed to start eating many of the same foods we eat (though cut into wee little pieces).
Vital Stats:
- Weight: 16 lb, 12 ozs (20th percentile)
- Height: 28 inches (65th percentile)
- Head: 18 1/4 inches (95th percentile)