We took Bella in for her nine month checkup today. It went well and she’s doing well. She’s now 28 inches tall, didn’t gain quite as much weight as I’d expected (she’s only 19 lbs, 8 oz), but the doctor reminded us of her bout with the stomach bug and said that with her height and head measurements he’s not concerned at all. She gave a great demonstration of her lung capacity while the doctor examined her.
No immunizations this time. But a finger stick for some blood work. That got her screaming loudly enough. Then we had to entertain her long enough for the pink band aid to do its work and staunch the bleeding. It had to be removed before we got into the car lest she suck it off and attempt to swallow it on the way home.
She fell asleep on the way home and took a nice hour and a half nap in the car seat, which I should have taken advantage of but didn’t.
Now she’s playing happily with her toys, chattering to herself. Her usual sunny Bellaness.
As I said on Dom’s blog: you have them.
Count on mine.
I’m sorry to hear about what happened. My prayers & hope for the best. Joe
Praying fervently for all of you, dearest Melanie, and so sorry you are going through this terrible time.
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
God be with you all. I feel like you are extended members of my own family.
Sometimes God gives us what appears to be more crosses than we can handle so we realize how insufficient we are. You are in my prayers.
From one who knows what it’s like.
Dearest Melanie, I am back and will continue to pray for you. My heart is so heavy reading about your trouble, and I pray this cup will pass from you. I am also praying for some sort of peace for you during this terrible ordeal of waiting.
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
Your family is always in our prayers; we will include your special intntion tonight.