4 Month Check Up = My Report Card

So I decided at the doctors office today while I was waiting- that these check ups are kind of like my grade as a mother. You sit there waiting nervously as the teacher (doctor) is weighing,measuring, and examining the baby. Trying to peak over the shoulder to see where your baby is exactly on their growth chart. Then sitting down while the teacher goes over everything with you and explains to you why she gave you the grade she did.

Lets go over the subjects you are graded on (according to my teacher)

Weight- You are looking to be above 25% and not over 75%
Height- Same as above
Head (measuring around)- same as above
Strength
Head roundness
Spine
Legs rotate and move correctly
Social skills

Now before I tell you my grade I received today- let's back up and go over the past exams.

2 weeks- A- My baby was in the 25-50% across the 3 main subjects(height, weight, head.) I had worked so hard to make sure she was past her birth weight after losing a little in week 1. My goal was to get her to 8 lbs. I missed it but not by much. All other subjects I passed with flying colors. My thoughts- Phew! And praise Jesus!

2 months- B- She started slipping in weight and head but maintained her height. Again I was very disappointed. I had definitely tried to fatten her up as much as she will allow me! Most the other subjects I passed minus head roundness. Stella preferred to sleep on her right side for the first two months of her life. Which affected the roundness of her head and started to create a flatness. My thoughts- Crap! I don't want Stella to be a skinny flat headed baby. Ugh!

4 months- D+ I was so excited (minus getting her shots) to go today to see where Stella is on her growth chart and receive my latest report card. To my surprise she went DOWN to 10% across the 3 major subjects. My eyes definitely got teary. But I held on- hoping to gain some ground in the other categories. I received major praise for the other subjects especially in the new roundness of her beautiful head. I had corrected her flat spot! (I think my teacher was afraid I was about to cry- because the praise was a bit over the top.) After a long examination it was determined we need to add more calories to the little ones meal plan. So Stella is entering the world of cereal starting immediately. My thoughts- F***! I suck. And another random thought- I wish my metabolism was as fast as Stella's. Lucky girl.

Next report card May 3rd.