First Shots

Emma had her 2 month checkup today.  Mommy has been a little concerned with the difficulty of getting Emma to have good eye contact over the last couple weeks.  However, she has quite improved over the last week (probably from not being put down at all during our vacation in Virginia, thanks to so much doting family), but I still mentioned it to the doctor.  As I was expressing my concern, Emma was busy looking the medical student (who happens to be our friend Amanda!) directly in the eyes and smiling.  She then proceeded to turn her head and look directly into the doctor's eyes and smile again.  That little rascal!!!  Apparently she was just pulling mommy's leg and is now easily engaged and quite smily.  The doctor said she is very socially engaging for a 2 month old!  I guess she put me in my place!

She's 13 lbs, 5 oz, and in the 95th% for both weight and height.  Yes, she is growing quite well!   The rest of Emma's checkup was great (minus the shots at the end).   If you've ever heard Emma cry, she can really put her voice to good use.  I've done many shots with my kids in the past, but this was by far the worst/loudest reaction I've heard yet.  Emma's scream was SO loud I am surprised that Josh didn't hear it in Burlington.  Her face was so red from not breathing I thought her eyes might pop out!  Fortunately I was able to nurse her and calm her down quickly, but it was quite an insult on the ears.  I think I'll send Josh for the next round of shots!

All wiped out! 

The band-aids to prove it!