Today Pace went to see Dr. Al Jabi for her 6 month check up and for her vaccinations. She did not care much for the shots, but she cried just as much when he looked in her ears. I think she is beginning to learn what the doctor's office means! However, she survived and I didn't even cry this time so I guess I am making progress!

We did get a bit of a reprimand in regards to her weight though. She weighed 14 pounds and 8 ounces which is only up 4 ounces from her 4 month checkup. Also, she remained at 26 inches long which is what she measured at her 4 month checkup. We made a game plan of introducing a third meal of solids every day and going back to nursing every 3 hours. Then we will go back in 2 week for a weigh in and he hopes that she will have gained a pound. A pounds sounds like a lot to gain in 2 weeks since she only gained 4 ounces in the last 2 months! But we will certainly try.

We started trying to eat a big meal tonight. Pace put her game face on and got ready to eat a large supper! As you can see from the pictures she enjoyed the meal immensely. Dr. Al Jabi told me to feed her until she refused it...so I did. She ate rice cereal mixed with homemade sweet potatoes and squash. After that she still was interested so I fed her a mixture of squash and corn. Those last few bites put her over the edge and she threw up everywhere!! I am not exaggerating and have included pictures as evidence. At least she had the decency not to throw up on the carpet...that would have been a mess that even Stanley Steamer couldn't touch! After that fiasco it was bath time and I have included some video of her cleaning up.

So far no ill effects from the shots and we hope that she will sleep well tonight. I guess it is legitimate her waking up around 4 AM for a feeding since she is a bit underweight. We will keep at it and possibly have to get her Cousin Cole to give her an in-service on eating. I have no doubt that he would be an excellent teacher leading by example, but not sure he would want to share much...he has quite the appetite! Well, tomorrow is a new day and we will focus on eating lots and may have to load her diaper with a few rocks before the weigh in.

Enjoy the pictures and the video!