9-month check up

Mia and I went to her 9-month check up a couple of days ago, and she's doing really well. She weighed in at 19lbs 12.5oz and measured 27 3/4". (And for extra credit, her head circumference is 18".) That puts Mia in about the 70th percentile for height and weight and about 90th percentile for head circumference.

Our doctor was happy with Mia's development so far: babbling, two teeth, pincher grip, crawling, pulling to standing, cruising, etc. It was a first appointment in 7 months where she didn't have to get any shots. However, we got a lab slip for a blood draw we have to complete before we go in for her 12-month check up. :o( If she likes that as much as she did when we were in the hospital after her birth...that'll be a great day.

On a funny note, when were in the exam room waiting for our doctor to come in, I was sitting w/ one ankle crossed over the other knee. Mia, who was just wearing a diaper at this point, was sitting in my lap like she was chilling in a chaise lounge, sitting on my lower leg and laying back over the other. When the doctor walked in, she just started laughing out loud at how mellow Mia appeared. And through the first half of the exam when she and I were talking about Mia's development, she kept looking at Mia and started laughing out loud again. I guess she hadn't seen a baby quite so chilled out at a doctor's appointment before. I gave Jeff credit for that part of Mia's personality, because I don't think I've ever been so relaxed in my life, and especially not anywhere near a doctor's office!

Petting zoo!!

Jeff, Regina, and I took Mia to the zoo today, and we got to take Mia into the petting zoo for the first time. Sooo much fun!! :o) If you listen carefully to this video, you can hear Mia laughing when the goat gets close to her, especially at the very end. This was a priceless day! :o) :o) There are a few still photos from our trip in her photo albumn.

T-r-o-u-b-l-e !

This kid is mobile, and she's curious about everything!! Let me just say that it is nearly impossible for me to study during the day now that Mia is mobile. The days of me studying next to her while she quietly plays on the floor are so over... ;o) As I write this, Mia is four-wheeling over a pile of books, toys, and diaper supplies that she has pulled down to play with. And I think she's just about pulled down everything that can be pulled down. And to think that she'll soon be able to walk without needing to hold on to stuff!!