9 month not so well visit

itsmexine · February 2011

We had scheduled Rachel's 9 month well check early because she was supposed to have an ear recheck from a previous ear infection. Unfortunately her appointment turned into a sick visit - we knew that was going to happen on Monday after little sleep over the weekend and the beginning of a cough. I picked her up from daycare early on Wednesday. She was just miserable. My poor R has bronchiolitis and double ear infections. These are new ear infections, we had her ears rechecked when we went in for her diarrhea and diaper rash 2 weeks ago.

We had to do a nebulizer while we were at the pedi. R was fine with it for about 30 seconds and then she started shaking her head no. We basically had to hold her down. It was horrible. She does not like to be constrained - after about another minute of my holding her as snuggly and singing to her she calmed down or it really looked like submitting. Really she does better with shots than she does with being constrained.

Other thing that she doesn't like - anyone in her ears or the car seat (already moved to the convertible - still doesn't like it) - during ear checks we have to hold her hands down and she freaks and getting into the car seat and being strapped down - forget about it. Thank goodness she calms down when the car starts moving.

Her stats 21lbs 9oz (93%) 28.5 inches long (85%) 46cm head circumference (97%). We go back for another visit in 3 weeks.

YaraC · February 2011

Poor little sweety. I hope she starts to mend soon. That sounds just miserable. Otherwise, it sounds like she is thriving.

Caroline isn't big on being held down either. And isn't the biggest fan of being strapped into a carseat either.

fauxshelley · February 2011

That sounds fairly tramatic for her and for you! I hope she all feeling better soon!

Daisiesinmygarden · February 2011

I hope she feels better soon. M doesn't like being held down or having her ears checked either. And, WOW, she's a big girl !

M.Amy · February 2011

I am so sorry Rachel is not feeling well. The poor little girl.

fiazo · February 2011

Poor babe. The whole thing is traumatic. I hate to say it but I feel the Dr's appt are getting more difficult the older DD gets. She understands more & does't forget easy. Hope she feels better soon. Great stats BTW.

mama.bear · February 2011

Poor girl!

It sounds like she is growing well. 21lbs?! I bet she has some delicious thighs! squeel!

itsmexine · February 2011

Daisiesinmygarden:

I hope she feels better soon. M doesn't like being held down or having her ears checked either. And, WOW, she's a big girl !

I know! My back is feeling it today too

itsmexine · February 2011

fiazo:
Poor babe. The whole thing is traumatic. I hate to say it but I feel the Dr's appt are getting more difficult the older DD gets. She understands more & does't forget easy. Hope she feels better soon. Great stats BTW.

I'm afraid of this.

itsmexine · February 2011

mama.bear:

Poor girl!

It sounds like she is growing well. 21lbs?! I bet she has some delicious thighs! squeel!

Here is my pantless wonder a couple of weeks ago - I just had to return some pjs because the thighs were too narrow

mtnrider · February 2011

Hope she feels better soon! Have you tried giving her a pacifier or a cookie while you're putting on her car seatbelt?

itsmexine · February 2011

mtnrider:
Hope she feels better soon! Have you tried giving her a pacifier or a cookie while you're putting on her car seatbelt?

We've tried the pacifier and it works about 25% of the time. I'll have to try a mum mum.

carladillon · February 2011

So sorry she isn't feeling well - Delaney has been on the mend since Christmas and has taken two antibiotics since then for an ear infection, which turned into a double ear infection after the first meds didn't get rid of it. We had her 15 month visit two weeks ago, but she couldn't get her shots because she was sick - we go back Wednesday for follow up and shots (if she's all better).

And what great stats! What a thriving girl! And, my girl has chunkers for thighs too - and I love 'em!

mtnrider · February 2011

itsmexine:

mtnrider:
Hope she feels better soon! Have you tried giving her a pacifier or a cookie while you're putting on her car seatbelt?

We've tried the pacifier and it works about 25% of the time. I'll have to try a mum mum.

If Baby MumMums don't work try Toddler MumMums, they're the same except flavored, S loves strawberry and caramel flavor and has been eating them since he was Rachel's age!

mama.bear · February 2011

itsmexine:
mama.bear:

Poor girl!

It sounds like she is growing well. 21lbs?! I bet she has some delicious thighs! squeel!

Here is my pantless wonder a couple of weeks ago - I just had to return some pjs because the thighs were too narrow

LOVE LOVE LOVE those sweet thighs! ! !

amtaka · February 2011

itsmexine:
Daisiesinmygarden:

I hope she feels better soon. M doesn't like being held down or having her ears checked either. And, WOW, she's a big girl !

I know! My back is feeling it today too

I hear you! We've got a chunky one too. =P l love the pantless wonder picture!

I'm sorry she's not feeling well! Hopefully she'll be on the mend and back to normal really soon.