Eric's 2 Month Well Baby Appointment

I took Eric to the pediatrician this past Wednesday for his 2 month well baby visit. It was a couple weeks later than I would have liked because it takes so long to get an appointment. Thankfully I know this now and will be able to make his 4 month appointment on time. Anyway, he was supposed to get his shots that day. That was a no go. He had been so fussy for two days so the pedi wouldn't give him his shots. She was worried that we wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a reaction to his immunizations or him just being extremely fussy. While I was a bit disappointed we had to come back again, I was glad he wasn't going to feel even worse. She just told us to come back next week and go to the immunizations office and they would do them there without an appointment.


Eric got his regular check-up while we were there as well. At 11 weeks, Eric is now 9.3lbs, 21.5", and has a 15.16" head. That means he's gained almost 5 pounds since birth and he's grown 5 inches! I know he's still a tiny little guy, but he's growing so fast. His pedi also decided to up his dose of Zantac since he has gained 2 pounds since his last appointment. Now we don't have to go back until he's 4 months for his well baby exam and immunizations. I've heard those shots are worse, but I guess we'll wait and see.

Eric sort of fit into his very first 0-3 month outfit this week. It was really loose on the sides, but his torso is long enough that it fit, sort of. It could be that this outfit was a hand-me-down and has been washed & dried a few times and it shrunk, because the rest of his 0-3 outfits are still too big. This little guy is skinny enough thought that preemie shorts still fit in the waist. There is no doubt he's going to end up tall and slender when he gets older, just like Ryan.

Well, we have lots planned for this 4th of July weekend, some things we have already done. I will save all of that for another post next week though. Until we meet again!