Doctor's Visit

Levi had his "Two Month" appointment yesterday. He weighed 11 pounds, 5 ounces (28th percentile) and 24.25 inches long (85th percentile) putting him at the less than 5th percentile for weight-to-height ratio (translation: long & lean; perfectly fine per his pediatrician). His head circumference is 41 cm (60th percentile). Right on track! Way to go Levi! :-)

As all you parents know, these early appointments are mostly for those dreaded immunization shots. I had to watch my little boy get stabbed with 4 needles (2 on each thigh) AND drink the Rotavirus vaccine! Two nurses each gave 2 shots at the same time. I've never seen his face turn so red before!! It scared me, and I hurt for him. It was definitely difficult to watch as a parent, but as a doctor, I knew the pain from the shot would be out of his memory by the time we got into the car. I wasn't, however, completely prepared for that night. The Rotavirus vaccine gave him gas pains, he was clearly sore, especially in his legs, fatigued, and he had a mild fever (100.6). He was so pitiful, crying looking at me with his big eyes, and not moving his legs like he always does. It broke my heart and brought me to tears. There we were, both crying together. Poor Dustin had to comfort the both of us. All I have to say is, thank goodness for baby Tylenol.

(p.s. I promise Levi has other outfits other than this tan-striped one, also taken in the same spot as his 2-month picture, on the changing table. Purely coincidence.)

Levi is doing better today (after sleeping for 9 hours last night!!), but was definitely more lethargic all day with an occasional mild fever (no pitiful crying!). The sweet part was he has been a lot more cuddly than usual, something his mama loves!

For fun, I've included some other pouting / tired pictures.

His silent pout, before he' s decided whether or not he needs to commit to a cry. Dustin claims Levi gets this face from his mom.

Calm and serious.

A close-up of his piercing-blue eyes.