You may have noticed we didn’t manage a photoshoot for Wavy’s eight month day post last week, but we’re here now! I figured I’d pair it with a post about her recent doctors appointment. That way, you’re getting another “monthly update” type of post with official pictures 🙂 Hope that counts!
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I took Waverly to the doctor last week with a few little concerns, and as usual, we were welcomed SO warmly and left feeling more confident, and most importantly, knowing that Wavy is healthy and well.
We were called back a little late, but the girl who called us back was the same as always, and was so enamoured with Wavy. Wavy was equally as happy to see her, until we had to get her weighed. She made a big scene of it, crying big crocodile tears, and then recovering immediately upon me picking her up. She even gave another staff member a scrunchy, silly smile amidst her tears. We all agreed that, if we had to be stripped down naked and weighed in front of strangers, we’d cry, too. While she and I were still in the back, Dr. Guselle happened by! She worked a smile out of Wavy and commented on all her teeth and how beautiful she was. She actually had another patient with her, who she eagerly introduced to Waverly, and we all had a discussion about her hair and the hopes of it curling once again. It just felt like a circle of friends. Was SO nice. Dr. Guselle commented that she didn’t think she was seeing us that day, and I told her we were seeing Dr. Khatra. When I said his name out loud, he answered from just around the corner, lol! I had no idea he was so close by. The gang was officially all there!
Funny how it feels homey at our doctors office. We’re so fortunate.
We were brought back to an exam room where Wavy was measured for height, which she also cried through. But she calmed easily, and our doctors arrived shortly thereafter.
Dr. Khatra had a med student with him today, so I dealt with someone new, but with someone familiar still in the room. I actually really don’t mind that. While I spoke to the med student and answered his questions, Wavy’s doctor smiled at her and teased her and worked smiles out of her. And then, when I would speak to Dr. Khatra rather, the student would play with Waverly. She was constantly entertained, and the doctors would “awww” all over her. Anytime she made a sound or smiled, the appointment stopped for a brief moment so everyone could swoon the appropriate amount, lol! It was pretty adorable. She had a captive audience and she knew it.
We mostly talked about Wavy’s eating and drinking, or lack there of. She loves solid food, so we give her little tastes often. Yet she’s drinking WAY less. WAAAY less. Significantly smaller bottles. With her sleeping through the night, you’d think she’d up her intake per bottle, or have another feeding, but you’d be wrong. She hasn’t. I haven’t known whether to pull back completely on solids, or just be more mindful of the solids she’s eating. I didn’t know whether I should be waking her to get more formula into her, or trusting her to know what she needs. With her lessening her milk intake, she’s pooping harder, and its really upsetting her, and in turn, me. It was time for answers. So, I asked.
From her quick exam (which she cried through) and her weight check, we all agreed that she was nice and healthy, and that I should continue to let her lead the way, while being more mindful of what she eats, maybe mixing milk or water into more things. We came up with some ways to get extra fibre into her, and I was told to give her water more. I’ve never known when is a good time to introduce water on its own, and apparently its fine anytime after solid foods start. So we’ll kick that off soon 🙂
Waverly now weighs 19 lbs 3 oz, and is 28” tall! Her growth chart looks great, and I can relax my worries a little.
My favourite thing about these appointments is how loved I feel my baby girl is. We are made to feel like we’re the only people there, every single time. Now I know that it could ALL be lip service, and maybe they’re all so warm and sweet to all the families! If thats true, that is AMAZING, and I’m SO thrilled to have wound up in such a good office for my family. When the medical student was examining a tearful Wavy, I was trying to offer her a toy, and Dr. Khatra was holding her other hand, trying to comfort her. No one stands back. They’re involved and warm to my family. I don’t know how many times combined it was said how sweet she is, but it was a LOT. Someone would say she was pretty, and someone else would comment on how little she fussed and how relaxed she was. And she sleeps. AND she smiles at everyone! The list seemed to go on, and I find that to be a pretty wonderful quality in a doctors office. We are not made to feel like patient number whatever. We’re our family, and we’re treated like we’re in their family. Feels pretty good to me.
Any of those people would be welcome in my home any day. I’m SO grateful.
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Also VERY grateful to have these beautiful photoshoots of Waverly, month after month 💜 How fortunate we are!