Yearly Stats

I was able to get Elle into the doctor to get her yearly stats (always fun to see how she has grown), and to receive three detestable shots (never fun to receive). I had worked to prep Elle for the hateful shots, but even with my preparatory work, the shots were as odious as ever. Elle cried/screamed, and I was left to lament the fact that I have this willingly done to my children. I know it is done for good reason, but it does not make me in any way feel better about having them done. But thankfully, with a sucker, sticker and ice cream cone, the horrendous shots became bearable. But Elle did struggle walking for a day (they had to give Elle all three shots in her legs, because she is too skinny to do them in her arms); and for a busy girl like her, this was simply tragic. However, tragedy aside, Elle’s visit to the doctor was good. We got her yearly stats, and she passed every required test—hearing and eyesight. She is a healthy and wonderful little girl.

Elle’s growth percentiles for the age of 5 are:

Weight: 34 lbs (10%)
Height: 39 3/4” (10%)

She is doing really well, and she is holding strong in the 10 percentile. Way to be consistent Elle.