Who Is the Healthiest Girl in the World?

I am! Oh yeah, Doctor Jan told me that not only am I one of the most beautiful babies she's ever seen (she actually said that!), but I'm also exceptionally smart, strong, and developmentally perfect. True to my nature, I was very calm throughout the entire appointment, just looking around the office, "talking" to everyone, and smiling away. Because I had to go diaper-less for awhile, I peed all over the exam table. (That teaches them to leave me uncovered -- ha!) It was fine though. I don't mind taking an extra bath.

My parents had a relatively short list of questions, as far as new parents go (that's what Dr. Jan said). All in all, I am the picture of health. Here are my stats, but first I just have to say, BOOYAH! I was right on about my weight/length (give or take a few ounces/centimeters).

Weight: 10 pounds, 11 ounces (50th percentile)

Length: 22 and 3/4 inches (60th percentile)

Head circumference: I don't remember the measurement, but I'm in the 15th percentile. Dr. Jan said that's just fine. It means I made it easier on Mama Ashley to deliver a small-headed baby.

The shots weren't as bad as I had anticipated. The heel stick at my two-week checkup was much more traumatic. This time, I had to get four shots (two in each thigh). Luckily, Daddy was right there to hold and comfort me through the worst of it. Plus, I got to have two sparkly band-aids when I was done. Dr. Jan said I might be fussy the rest of the day, but I wasn't. I was my usual sweet little self all day long. In fact, I slept ALL the way through the night. I've been sleeping about six hours at a stretch, but last night I slept for over eight hours in a row! I'm not sure what my parents ever did to deserve me, but they are definitely the luckiest two people around.

I don't need to see Dr. Jan again until my four-month checkup in August, so until then, I'll just keep growing.