We took Lexi to her new pediatrician this afternoon for her four-month checkup or "review," as they call it here. The office is clear on the other side of the city, in the area of the U.N. compound and the U.S. embassy (I went back to get my passport renewed while we were over there). We drove past many ambassadors' residences to get there.
Lexi had to continue with her immunizations, so she got two - one in each leg. She cried for a few seconds after each, but then was very brave and calmed down (better than her daddy is with such things).
It had been a while since her measurements were taken, and we were eager to see how much she has grown. She is:
62.5 cm long (24.61 inches) tall
6 kg (13.23 lb) heavy
Lora (my sister) noted from a recent photo that she is starting to put on some baby fat.
Sarah and I had a long list of questions to ask the doctor. He noticed a plugged tear duct in one eye that causes it to water and for junk to accumulate throughout the day. It's not an infection, he said, so there's nothing to really worry about. Also, since early after her birth, we've been giving Lexi vitamin D drops that her other pediatrician prescribed. We asked if we still needed to do that. The doctor said that is done in some countries that don't get a lot of sunlight (I didn't think Switzerland was that deficient in that area), but in Kenya, living on the equator, he said, we get plenty of sunlight all year round, so there isn't so much of a need for supplemental vitamin D, but giving it to her won't hurt - it builds strong bones, he said. The doctor asked us several questions about her development - her hearing and grabbing at things.
Lexi also passed a threshhold today. We had lain her on her tummy on our bed, and she pushed herself up high enough with her arms that she rolled onto her back!
So, with a health checkup and new abilities to move, we have a healthy, growing baby!
2 comments:
It was SO great to check in on your page and see all Lexi's photos with the adorable captions!! Too cute! She's getting big and must be quite the flexible baby with all this inter-continental traveling she has been doing. As the parent of an 18 month old... I can say the best is yet to come for you... the development of language is incredible and we are right in the thick of it... many new words (sometimes two together even) every day! so cool. Sorry we missed you when you were in Chicago, but hope to see you next time you hit this continent. Catrina
Lexi is so cute and growing so fast. I am enjoying your pictures and your info on all of your trips. It's too bad Lexi won't remember being a world traveler at such a young age but your pictures will tell her about it as she gets older. - Judy Goulet
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