Wednesday Oct. 29th was a really great day. Joey and I had doctors appointments, check ups at the four week mark after Joey's birth. I was looking forward to all three of us going out for a while. We have not made too many trips out around town yet, and I was looking forward to showing Joey off at my doctors office as well as meeting his pediatrician.
My appointment went well and it was every bit as much fun as I imagined showing off our baby boy to my doctor and his nurses. To top it off I got a picture of the four of us together which I really wanted. I don't think I will ever forget my doctor and his nurses they will be in my heart forever for the part they played in the arrival of Joey. They all took really good care of us.
After my appointment we were able to grab a quick bite to eat (Five Guys Burgers, yum) and run one small errand (Target, gotta love the baby stuff) before we went to Joey's appointment.
I've been anxious for this appointment. Anxious in a good way, expecting to hear how well Joey is growing but also a tiny bit anxious in a nervous sort of way hoping we get along well with Joey's doctor, which we did!
Joey's doctor confirmed Joey is growing well and shows all the signs of being a healthy baby boy. The doctor answered our questions and helped put us, as parents, at ease reassuring us that we are doing a good job. He also told us a few things we have to look forward too. He explained that around the time a baby hits 12 pounds or so that they seem to turn a corner and begin to get into more of a consistent routine and should begin to sleep longer at night. Joey is now 21 inches long, four weeks ago he was 19.25 inches. Joey now weighs 8 pounds three ounces, four weeks ago he weighed six pounds one ounce. His growth amazes me, and makes me very happy, who doesn't love chubby baby cheeks? I'm not sure how soon Joey will weigh 12 pounds but I don't think it will be too long. Joey no longer wears the newborn size diapers, they might still fit around his waist but they look too tight on his legs, so he really is growing.
Joey was very good for his appointment, he was very good for his big day out in fact and I think we might have to begin venturing out a bit more.
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