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!