1-Year Check-Up

Tyler had his 1-year well child doctor's visit on Monday. Here are the latest stats (not adjusted for prematurity):

• Weight: 22 lb 15 oz (51st percentile)- Over 5-1/2 times his birth weight
• Height: 30-1/4 in (63rd percentile)- He grew an inch per month
• Head Circumference: 18-1/4 in (49th percentile)- 1-1/2 times bigger than birth

Tyler's pediatrician gave him a clean bill of health. Since Tyler was a preemie she wants us to give him formula for 2 more months and then switch to cow's milk when his adjusted age is 1 year.

The poor little guy also received 5 vaccine shots at the end of his doctor's visit! Tyler handled it like a champ and didn't start crying until the second shot. Thankfully the nurse did the shots very quickly and I was able to distract Tyler with a bottle. On Tuesday Tyler came down with a fever and we're not sure if it was from the vaccines or the slight cold he has. He is back to normal today though.

Some other stats from the past year:

• Diapers: $632.50
• Baby Wipes: $99.61
• Formula: $804.10
• Being Parents: Priceless!

Those prices only cover 11 months as Tyler spent his first month in the NICU and all his hospital expenses were covered by my phenomenal health care plan.