This morning we had Elena's 12 month wellness visit. The doctor is pleased with her development and happy demeanor. However, we are going to try sleep training again. The doctor said her mental ability to process information is much more advanced now than it was 6 months ago. She also said something I found amusing: "as you can see, Elena is thinning out". At the rate she was growing, I wasn't entirely sure this day would come (I know, 1st time mom syndrome; everyone said once she becomes more mobile she'll thin out). She is 32" inches tall and 24 pounds 14 ounces, which puts her at the 95th percentile (larger than 95% of her peers at the same age) in height and 80th percentile in weight. For reference at 9 months she was 95th percentile for height and 90th in weight. Oddly, her big head measures at the 20th percentile in circumference--it has always measured small but seems so big. I guess she has a tall head, not wide.
The doctor was surprised to hear that Elena jumped three times yesterday. She said that is a question she asks at the 2 year visit. Although Elena isn't walking unassisted yet, her legs are very strong. She stands unassisted for awhile now. It is so cute to see her dance or clap or play with a toy while standing unassisted. I guess we'll see if the jumping yesterday was a fluke or if she learned a new skill.
The visit was exhausting for Elena; she received 4 shots today. Poor baby is sleeping it off, 2 hours and counting. I hope she sleeps tonight!
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