Pediatrician Visit #1

After a somewhat productive night of sleeping and feeding, we braved the real world for Finley's first check up at the pediatrician. We allowed plenty of time to get there and even had time to stop in CVS for some supplies before our appointment--for anyone that knows Dan or myself, efficiency and promptness are key! Let's hope Finley will be the same...

Finley got all weighed and measured, he gained 1/2 an oz since discharge but had somehow shrunk 1/2 a inch or so in length...the nurse told us that's normal. His head was measured to be 13 inches around, plenty of room for a newborn brain apparently.

Our doctor was great (Thanks to little Henry for his strong recommendation!) and said that Finley was just perfect and on track. We asked lots of silly questions that were answered very courteously. We will go back in a week for his one week check up. Finley was amazingly well behaved the whole time, until it was time to go when he screamed like we had never heard! His lung strength is certainly not in question :)

The rest of day was spent at home with Grandma Mixter while I relaxed and Dan opened boxes and put together Finley's swing (thanks Aunt Ellie). My friend Moira came over for a visit and it was great to connect with the outside world. Fingers crossed that tonight will go as smoothly as today!