A Little Runt

Thursday, Josie and I ventured into town to go to her 9 month appointment. She was a perfect little angel the entire time. I think part of it was of the fact that I told her before we went in that she would not have to get any shots this time. When I stated that she flashed me a big smile and started to talk. I think she was saying "I love you Mom!" for not making her get any in this doctors trip.

The nurses and of course the doctor just could not get enough of my little runt. Really she is a runt. She was talking with the other patients in the waiting room and to me in the actual doctors room as we waited on the doctor.

Well, here is how she measures up now.

Head - 42.2 cm - 6%-tile

Height - 27 1/4 inches - 34%-tile

Weight - 15 pounds 9 ounces - 3%-tile (I told you she was a runt. 3 months ago when we came in for her 6 month appointment she only weighed 14 lbs 2 oz. So, she only gained a pound and a half in 3 entire months)

Josie may be a little on the chubby side if you look at her with all of her jelly rolls, but the truth actually is she is tiny for her age. Looks can be very deceiving. Every child is larger than she is. I know of a baby that is only 3 months old and is already larger than she is. Who knows she may have a giant growth spurt and shoot right up on the scale. Everything is good with her and she is doing excellent.

Our next appointment is in September when she is one year old. That is only 3 months away can you believe that?! I can not.