Physical Update

Ella had her 4 month check-up today, so here are the obligatory exam results:

Weight: 13.8 lbs.
Height: 24.5"
Head Circumference: 16"

According to the doctor, Ella is in a perfect range of physical specs, not too skinny, not too fat. Also, we are encouraged that he thinks she is very aware for her age and responds well to people. Melody tells me she was watching every little thing the doctor was doing in the office. The bad part, though, came when it was time for her three shots. She is doing ok tonight, a little fussy, but overall she's toughin' it out. We were given some drops for what is likely a clogged tear duct. Hopefully the medication will take care of the problem soon and Ella won't have too much of that goup in her eye anymore.

Besides her check-up, a couple more minor updates: We gave her some pieces of mango to suck on the other day which she really loved. She hasn't taken to eating the rice cereal, though, which we introduced to her yesterday. But the doc says to keep trying and also to try once a day to get her to take some formula.