We took Ava in for her 6 month check up today. Our little darlin weighs 16 pounds 4 ounces and is 26.25 inches long! She is sticking to the 50-60th percentile, which means she's right on track for her development! Hooray! What a wonderful feeling to leave a well-check with good news regarding her weight! Her chubby thighs were a pretty clear indication that it was going to be a good visit, but it was still nice to see it on the scales.
We heard a nice sermonette (or two or three or four) from Dr. Dale regarding the proper way to introduce veggies and fruits to Ava along with some encouragement regarding the principle of putting in the work now to reap a harvest later. We covered topics ranging from eating organic (he views the cost as too high) to strengthening Ava's abs, to parenting a child's heart to the outrageous things people feed their kids. I love that Dr. Dale is so passionate about his job (our kids reap the benefits of his dedication), but sometimes I do get tired of hearing about parents in Africa who don't stress when their kids are teething. "After all, people have been getting teeth for thousands of years..."
After a tearful round of vaccinations (a needle messed up and she had to get poked again!) and a major spit-up, Ava and I scurried to my doctor's appointment. God had blessings set in motion for us that I had no idea were coming. Through passing converstation with the ladies in reception, I got hooked up with a months supply of FREE soy formula! And I'm picking up more tomorrow! I literally cried on the drive back home; humbled by God's favor, overwhelmed by His mercy. Talk about real-life ministry.
Ava got passed around and loved on by the nurses during my examination. Talk about first class service. Aside from the shots, it was a great morning!
We heard a nice sermonette (or two or three or four) from Dr. Dale regarding the proper way to introduce veggies and fruits to Ava along with some encouragement regarding the principle of putting in the work now to reap a harvest later. We covered topics ranging from eating organic (he views the cost as too high) to strengthening Ava's abs, to parenting a child's heart to the outrageous things people feed their kids. I love that Dr. Dale is so passionate about his job (our kids reap the benefits of his dedication), but sometimes I do get tired of hearing about parents in Africa who don't stress when their kids are teething. "After all, people have been getting teeth for thousands of years..."
After a tearful round of vaccinations (a needle messed up and she had to get poked again!) and a major spit-up, Ava and I scurried to my doctor's appointment. God had blessings set in motion for us that I had no idea were coming. Through passing converstation with the ladies in reception, I got hooked up with a months supply of FREE soy formula! And I'm picking up more tomorrow! I literally cried on the drive back home; humbled by God's favor, overwhelmed by His mercy. Talk about real-life ministry.
Ava got passed around and loved on by the nurses during my examination. Talk about first class service. Aside from the shots, it was a great morning!
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