As always, the visit started with measurements. Since February, Willa gained two centimeters and is now just over 30 inches in length. Unfortunately, she didn't gain any weight. Daren and I were not surprised on the lack of weight gain because, at that point, Willa had been congested for over a week. Congestion = difficulty drinking.
The feeding therapist watched Willa eat. While she was very happy to see Willa signing and asking for "more" food she didn't like Willa's lack of actual chewing. We have homework. Also, we need to restart feeding therapy sessions at daycare. Sorry if you come join us at the house for a meal because you will probably see Daren and I chewing with our mouths open to show Willa how fun it is to chew food versus swallowing large pieces.
Nutrition suggested we start giving Willa Duocal for an added calorie boost. Duocal won't change the taste or texture of food or drink but it does add an additional 25 calories per serving. We can give her up to four servings a day.
Enough doctor stuff.
Willa has 9-ish teeth. There might actually be 10 teeth but I'm unsure if that fourth molar has popped though. Here is a pic of the bottom two teeth.
Willa is wearing size three diapers! It happened much sooner than I anticipated. We had to move up a size because the size two diapers got a bit short.
I know I go on and and on about how much I enjoy our neighborhood but I'm going to do it again. About a month ago one of our neighbors knocked on the door bringing us a tricycle. Still working on the tiny details that a helmet must always be worn and hands belong on the handles.
Today wasn't an ideal day to be outside but we made it work. There are quite a few tiny cars that cruise the sidewalks of Bellemont. Today, in the blustery cold, was Willa's first spin. She smiled non-stop!
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