The Rioux Family: Baby B's One Year Check Up

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Baby B's One Year Check Up

Brooklyn just turned one, so naturally it's time for her one year check-up.

So of course she got her stats taken. I honestly don't remember exactly haha, I really want to ask them for the paper so I can add it to her baby book.

She has definitely grown taller, but her weight is low. She eats and eats, but she also never stops moving! Plus she's not a fan of milk so she is not really gaining any weight. I think she'll just end up being a small gal. But, since doctor says she's too small we will continue to make our best effort to make her gain some weight.

Side note....to all those people who try to keep telling us that she is yellow (and acting like we don't take care of her haha). One, she has Matt's complexion and more than likely will be able to tan well like a lot of the Rioux clan. Two, the doctor said she may be a little orange, as in she's eating too many carrots and sweet potatoes. When you go to the store and buy baby food, even the little meals, EVERYTHING has carrots and/or sweet potatoes. So now we are going to cut those out as much as possible.

She had to get four shots. It was super sad. I hate having to hold them down for that. It was sweet because Hailey was sad for her and said that "these are the last shots she gets ok!" teehee.

As far as development goes, I'd say she's doing good. She's been walking for a really long time. Lately she's been trying to jump. Matt says she got off the ground once, and scared herself haha.

Talking is not her strongest point yet. At this point Hailey had quite a few more words, but that's ok!

Brook says Mama, Dada, uh-oh, hi, and lately she's trying to say "love you"
She has also started using her imagination for things, and it's adorable!

She also waves, claps, will throw her trash away, clean up toys, and put her binky where it goes.

Her biggest problem right now is her sleeping habits! It's hard since we all share a room, if we try to let her cry it out, she keep Hailey awake. We may have to just let Hailey stay up one night and let Brook cry it out. She's been waking up at least twice a night. One thing is I think she likes to be cuddled. I was thinking of maybe letting her try sleeping with Hailey one night. I used to share a bed with my sister. We'll have to see.

So my little baby is getting bigger! Even if she is still tiny for her age.