Today was Henry's 1 Month checkup. He received his second Hepatitis B shot (he got his first one in the hospital), and I can certainly vouch for him when I say that he did not like it. He was wide awake and flirting with the nurse, but approximately 0.5 seconds after the needle entered his thigh, his mouth opened as far as it would go, he turned 10 different shades of purple, and he stopped breathing for approximately 3 seconds as he sucked in as much air as possible to start screaming at the top of his lungs. Fortunately, by the time he actually remembered to breathe and he started screaming, the band aid was on and I was allowed to scoop him up to calm him down. And yes, I did tear up a little to see him in pain, but I didn't actually cry, so I should get some credit there! :) It only took about 2 seconds for him to be calmed and stop screaming, at which time he started looking around, probably wondering what the heck just happened to him. Poor little guy. However the nurse and I both assured him that the shot was better than actually contracting Hepatitis B.
His report card stats from this visit and his 2 week visit are below:
TWO WEEK REPORT CARD
Weight: 9 lbs. 0 oz. - 75th Percentile
Height: 21.8 in. - 97th Percentile
Head: 14.8 in. - 75th Percentile
ONE MONTH REPORT CARD
Weight: 10 lbs. 14 oz. - 75th Percentile
Height: 23.5 in. - >100th Percentile (Let it be noted that Paul and I are confused at this percentile, as it is mathematically impossible.)
Head: 15.5 in. - 75th Percentile
Henry's healthy as can be, and Paul and I couldn't be more thankful! God has truly blessed us.
Henry is adorable! So glad I found your blog. Hope you and Paul are doing well!
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