[simage=565,160,n,left,right]      With the excitement that accompanies an infant turning 2 months old comes a big apprehension on my part because I know what it means to be 2 months old. What does it mean? It means shots!! Kayden had all of her measurements taken and ended with three pricks that made both her and mommy cry! Let’s start with the measurements. Kayden weighs in at 10 pounds 3 ounces. So I guess our “informal weight” was pretty accurate! I fed her right before her appointment so naturally she increased 3 ounces :o). Her head size and length are both within the normal range (along with her weight). She is 22.5 inches long, which is a little on the tall side… yeah Mihelich genes!! After all of our questions were answered by Doctor Taylor, it was time for the shots. I don’t handle Kayden crying very well in general. [simage=564,160,n,right,left]      I couldn’t imagine being a part of the process that would make her cry… aka the shots! I told Scotty about my fears a few weeks back and he was so amazing and immediately told me he would take the day off of work and go with me to this dreaded appointment. He told me it would be a great excuse to have a family day out and about. I, of course, eagerly accepted his generosity of taking a day off of work to be with Kayden while she got pricked! So the doctor finished all of the fun stuff and sent in her nurse to give Kayden her 3 shots and oral medication. 3 shots! Are you kidding me?! She’s tiny!! So Scotty told me to go ahead and go in the hallway when the nurse walked in. [simage=569,160,n,left,right]     Okay, so the doors are totally NOT sound-proof! I heard every scream and with each scream came more heart ache. I walked around in the halls batting my eyes hoping none of the nurses or doctors would know I was crying!! The nurse was awesome and gave the shots and oral meds in less than 3 minuets flat. I walked back into the room to my baby’s face completely drenched in her own tears and two large band-aids on her legs.
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It happen to be time to nurse so I immediately got into position and fed Kayden. She seemed to forget about the pain and fed well. We then headed to lunch and then we went to the Wild Animal Park! (See next post for that encounter!)