9 Month Checkup

We had Maia's check up today. Despite the ongoing runny nose, her ears and lungs are clear, so we're glad of that. She's on target with everything else. She is, in fact, a bit on the tiny side. Admittedly, the general growth charts are not specific to breastfed babies, who tend to trend lower. Said the pediatrician today: I might worry, but all you have to do is look at her to know she's thriving! Maia was happy to show her doctor how busy she is! So the details are: Weight: 17 lbs, 8 oz - 23rd percentile Height: 27 1/2 inches - 42nd percentile Head: 44.5 - 60th percentile (still a big noggin! Lots o' brain!) We're definitely seeing increasing comprehension when we're talking to her. And I think that we might be able to say her first word (such as it is) is "Uh-oh!" She's been immitating the noise in her own way for a couple weeks now (it started as "uh-uh"), but now she is using it correctly in response to when she drops something, or someone else does. She also uses the "no" head shake appropriately (often in conjunction with being offered something she isn't interested in or ready for - like food). When getting ready for bed, Maia often decides that she's not sleepy and wants to play once she's got her clothes off. So it comes down to either chasing her with a clean diaper and jammies, or letting her blow through the rest of her energy. So here's the progress she's made. Tell me this child isn't determined!?