Rebecca Wolf

This blog is a chronicle of my daughters' growth - born July 2003 and May 2007. Be sure to check out the Thriving Babies homepage, for videos and instructions on how to use every type of baby carrier. For literacy and homeschooling tips, visit my Rochester-based Learning Center blog at www.SibleyCenter.com.

Monday, June 09, 2008

12 month pediatrician visit

Ostara had her first pediatrician visit with Dr. Gagnon and it went very well. Carol seems to be just what I've been looking for in a doctor -- very informative, yet respectful of me making MY own decision for my kid. Plus she's just plain old NICE and really gets a kick out of kids. She noticed a lot about Ostara and all of her observations were right on. She was respectful of my vaccine choices. Andrew hasn't met her yet, but she's a keeper!

The stats on Ostara -- she is exceedingly average for a 12 month old. 29 inches high (50th percentile), 22 1/2 lbs. with cloth diaper (75th percentile), and head circumference was 60th percentile. She has met the developmental milestones appropriate for her age (pulls herself up to standing, cruises, takes up to 3 steps, scoots around - no crawling here, says Mama and Dada, Hi, Bye, and Hot, uses baby signs for kitty, puppy, and I want Mama milk!, More, Thirsty, and All Done). Carol noticed that she is very ticklish, her right eye slants in sometimes, and she LOVES social interaction.

I told her that she loves opening and closing board books, playing with water (and the sandpit at Strong), and putting things IN to something and then taking them OUT again. She also loves taking caps off of markers and lip gloss containers and then putting them back again. Nesting toys and cups are another big hit. Her favorite toys are rhythm instruments (she's got amazing baby rhythm), cloth books, cars, her new purse, and her baby doll (she loves rubbing her bangs and laughs hysterically). She hates socks and hats, but mean old mama makes her wear them anyway!

And that's the latest on the littlest Wolf!
Rebecca