Britton's 4-month checkup

Britton had his 4-month check up today and he is a sad little fella after all those shots. He actually did much better today than he did after the first round of shots a few months ago, but he has still been pretty needy. The doctor said he looks great, which we were thrilled to hear. Britton is still very much on the small side, but the progress he's made has been very good. I was a little concerned that he hadn't gained enough weight this time because of the hunger strike he was on a few weeks ago. However, the doc said he'd be very pleased if he continues to gain weight at the same rate. He gained 3 pounds over the last two months.
Here are today's stats:
Length 23 1/4 25th%
Weight 12 lbs., 9 oz 10th%
Head Circumference 15 1/4 5th%

Britton continues to stay in the same percentiles. The head circumference is the lowest on the scale, but Britton's neurologist told us not to look at the charts since he was a preemie. At our appointment with him two weeks ago, he said Britton's head growth was right on target.

We also had to redo Britton's newborn screening test today. Since he was transfused at birth, it was someone else's blood for the most part that they did the previous tests with. He did not like the heel prick one bit. He was on his stomach kicking and fighting to break free of the nurse who was squeezing blood out of his little heel, all the while looking at me to rescue him. Needless to say, since the heel prick was the precursor for four shots in his little baby legs, it was a rough day for mama and the baby. Glad there is a 2-month reprieve until we go in for more!


Britton in his daddy's hat.


He discovered his feet recently, and all he wants to do is look at them!