Five Year Stats

Today was Emer's annual Well-Visit check up with Dr. O'Nan.  We were a little late this year b/c I waited too late to call and schedule it.  Ooops!  She's just so healthy and awesome and I didn't know they scheduled 2-3 months in advance...
We'll start with the stats:
Height = 43 inches tall
Weight = 40 lbs (45th percentile)
Eyesight = just fine!  (First time checking her eyes with the chart, she was a little nervous, haha!)
Diagnosis = "perfect!"

I asked about her car seat - turns out she can stay in it until she's 100 lbs.  Well that could be until she's 18 or so, lol!  So basically, we can get a booster seat for her which she can move into as long as it makes the seat belt hit at the appropriate spot.  I'm thinking, b/c she seems tall, she can probably move into that pretty soon.

She did have to get vaccine boosters today, which we were NOT expecting.  You will all be so proud of both of us!  This was the first time I actually stayed in the room with her (no choice b/c I was the only one there). I didn't look at either of the needles but instead held Emer's hands and helped her stay calm by talking to her.  The nurse had her lay down and wanted me to hold her hands by holding her down.  I felt terrible doing it but I didn't know what else to do.  Emer kept leaning her head on my arm so she could watch.  She cried when the second shot went in and was very sad for a short time.  That was also incredibly heartbreaking to me.  I know that vaccines are important and keep her healthy, but there has to be a better way to get them!

After the appointment we went for ice cream.  Because nothing makes a sad girl feel better than ice cream with her mom!  Love this girl  :)