Today was Nate's two month check up with his pediatrician. Dr. Chrissie was recommended to us by my OB-GYN. Dr. Chrissie's practice is different than the offices I've become accustomed to throughout my life. First of all, she is the only doctor in the practice which is located just a few minutes from home. She has a small office without a receptionist or waiting room. There is a cozy living room type feel to the office. Each appointment is scheduled for an hour should that time be needed. I first met Dr. Chrissie just two days before being hospitalized back in April and loved the personal feel to her office and the chance to build a relationship with a doctor. When we have questions about Nathan's health and care, she can be reached easily through email. My dad described her practice as "New Age" but honestly, it feels more old-fashioned to me; more like how it might have been a hundred years ago. Maybe it's a little of both.
Sure enough, Dr. Chrissie couldn't believe how much he's grown in the six weeks since his last appointment. Nate has doubled his birth weight, tipping the scales at 14 pounds, 5 ounces which puts him in the 95th percentile for weight. Obviously, any concerns we had previously about breastfeeding and weight gain are long gone! Nate has also gained three inches, measuring 23.5" or 75th percentile. We stopped at the grocery store on the way home to pick up the next size in diapers as he will need them any day now.
Sure enough, Dr. Chrissie couldn't believe how much he's grown in the six weeks since his last appointment. Nate has doubled his birth weight, tipping the scales at 14 pounds, 5 ounces which puts him in the 95th percentile for weight. Obviously, any concerns we had previously about breastfeeding and weight gain are long gone! Nate has also gained three inches, measuring 23.5" or 75th percentile. We stopped at the grocery store on the way home to pick up the next size in diapers as he will need them any day now.
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