18 Month Pediatrician Visit

We met our Oregon pediatrician for the first time today, Dr. Mary Ulmer. I really like her. Anni is finally gaining some weight and has moved into the 50th percentile at 24 lbs. She's also in the 50th percentile for head size and height, 31.6".

She ran through a quick check for signs of autism, Anni has none. She is very healthy and very social. She attached herself to a lady in the waiting room for some reason and unloaded the contents of the diaper bag on this woman's lap while I filled out paperwork. The lady was very nice and just laughed at Anni.We're supposed to start giving her a toothbrush twice a day, just to play with for a few minutes and actually brush her teeth once. Easier said than done.Our little bug had to have more vaccines today. Instead of 2, she got 3 because I had them give her the hepatitis A one too so she won't have to get any at her 2 year old check up. I had to hold her hands so she wouldn't grab, so we were doing itsy bitsy spider and the nurse gave her the shot. She was so upset, it's just heartbreaking. I hate having to restrain her during those. I had to go to work, but Kelly said she was miserable all afternoon. Her legs must have been sore because he said she wouldn't walk, just whimpered at him and held her arms up to be carried. The vaccines always make her tired too.