Doctor appointments

Today Laurelei had her 18 month well baby check up.  Got cleared on the MRSA issue we have been working on for a month, that was very welcomed news.  She weighed in at 22 1/2 lbs, which puts her in the 25% and was 33.25 inches long the 90%...tall and skinny, taking after her daddy.  We did get a speech referral, or more specifically a number to start the process.  Although she is very communicative, she still doesn't say Dada or other words.  The one that comes through LOUD and clear is MOM and she uses that for CJ, Daddy, Panther and myself.  She has a couple of other words she is working on, and she uses signs, but we're just going to make sure to keep her on track and not get as far behind as CJ did, hopefully.  Both girls got a shot today as well. Laurelei did well, CJ did pretty much as expected --cried before we got there, cried when Laurelei got her shot and put up a good fight when it was her turn.  An Ariel sticker seemed to take care of all the tears though.

Yesterday, I had my ultrasound.  Everything is looking good, the baby was very active and had a good heartbeat of 160.  We did get one quick, but very confirming shot of the sex, so if you want to know you'll have to let me know.  It is always so fun to finally see the little one that is kicking and jabbing you all day.  I have been wearing a maternity support belt, and that has taken away most of my hip pain and all of my lower back pain.  It has pushed the baby up into my rib a bit, but both girls gave me that issue so no surprise there.  Being able to walk is so nice.