"Oh, NO, NO, NO!" These were the exact words from Dr. Brown, Mya's pediatrician when we discussed Mya's nightly sleep habits. Dr. Brown is a very wise, to-the-point, 5 foot tall, Dr. Ruth look-a-like! She talks and I listen! I learned lots of things today at Mya's 4 month (really 4 month 2 weeks) appointment.
1.) Shots cost $500 in her office and only $15 at the Lake County Health Department. Our insurance doesn't cover Mya's shots.... Dr. Brown said the shots are EXACTLY the same and it's ridiculous to pay her so much when they can be done elsewhere. Our bank account thanks you, Dr. Brown!
2.) Mya is 13 lbs. 12 oz. (26%) 26 1/4 in. (90%) Tall and Skinny!
3.) There's no use trying to make Mya take a bottle. She will soon be taking a sippy cup. For now, we are to begin rice cereal with formula once a day. This should be interesting! Hopefully this will help Daddy while Mommy is at work.
4.) Bedtime: Mya's bedtime of 6:30 is way too early! We need to try to keep her up longer. If she can't stay awake, we are to wake her at 9:00 and feed her again. She should then sleep about 10 hours! Dr. Brown said, "Mommy's need their sleep too." That's right! Sorry Daddy, you are now on night duty!
5.) TOUGH LOVE..... Mommy is NOT to go to her in the night! Daddy can go in and give her the paci and that's it. Mommy..... You HAVE to let her cry and stay out of the room! UGH! Dr. Brown promises this will be worth it! I am holding her to that!
6.) Dr. Brown said she is developmentally right on track and is cute as a button! We already knew that! Thanks Dr. Brown- see you at Mya's 6 month appointment!
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