Elise Four Month Appt

Well Elise definitely didn't like shot number two which envoked intense screaming. However, shot number one and even the liquid vaccine both went over fine. She was even smiling after the liquid. The number one issue from her appointment is the fact that once again, momma was right, she doesn't eat enough and didn't gain enough weight. Elise averages about 20 ounces a day, when she should be averaging about 30. The doctor wasn't too concerned as she did gain one pound, so its not like she isn't eating but it isn't enough. She went from the 90%ile to the 50%ile in two months. hm.

Elise does have reflux. Now both girls are on medicine everyday. The medicine is helping a bit but it is only to make her more comfortable not to 'fix' the reflux. Basically she will just have to outgrow it. We have to go back in a month to get her weighed again to make sure she is still gaining weight. In the meantime, we have to make feeding times quiet so she isn't getting distracted. No more talking while eating Elise! After Sadie, the eating champion, it is so odd to have one that doesn't eat enough. We couldn't get Sadie to stop eating!

The numbers
Weight: 13lbs 8 ounces (50%ile)
Length: 24 3/4 (75%ile)
Head: 15 5/8 (15%ile)

Elise still continues to be a happy baby with smiles for everyone. The daycare teachers are still amazed at how anyone can hold her and she is happy. She does howver, reserve true happy giggles for few and far between. Big sister Sadie can elicit giggles by just being herself. Granted Sadie can typically get a little 'giggle' out of everyone or more like a 'wow sadie, who are you' head shakes. Elise also loves when people dance by her or momma/dada tickle her. Momma and dada however do not compare to laughter and big huge smiles Elise gives big sister Sadie. I foresee a little following action going on with those two. Elise following Sadie everywhere and Sadie 'taking advantage'. sigh.