H had his 4 month check-up and shots on Friday. He is a growing, small but growing, boy weighing 12 lbs 10 oz. He has grown 3 inches since his 2 month check up to a whopping 24 inches. That puts him about 25th percentile for height, about 12th percentile for weight and he has a normal sized head at 50th percentile.
While talking with Dr. Wright, H rolled from back to stomach and back again for us on the table. He had to show off for her. He didn't think we were watching. (That is his favorite time to do all his tricks.) He smiled, played peek-a-boo with her, stood up, and even had the hiccups (twice) during his check-up.
After his check-up the nurse came in for his shots. He didn't even cry until after they were done...but he made up for it then. He did his holding his breath drama for the nurse after his shots and she worried. I told her that he was fine and that he inherited it from his dad. He holds his breath, turns reddish purplish and then takes a humongous breath after what seems like forever and lets out a "loud" scream. Thankfully "loud" for him is nothing compared to other children I've heard.
He had stopped crying after about 2 minutes and we left the room. When he saw the nurse again, he stuck out his lip and started fussing again. Poor girl, he didn't forget her face.
I did have to give him Tylenol for the first time that evening when he would fuss if doing anything other than rocking in my arms. He was so brave though.
Here he is before he knew what was coming.
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