Elaina is 6 months old! :( Where did my little baby go?!
At her checkup she was 19lbs 12oz and 27" long...90%tile for both. Her head is in the 105%tile...the dr told her she has lots of brains. haha. He told us we have a happy, healthy and beautiful baby girl.
There was one concern he had though, that lead to me crying most of the day Tuesday. Elaina has a flat spot on the back of her head. Most babies develop one. However, Elaina's has not rounded out and her pediatrician is afraid that if we don't address it now, we may not be able to correct it. He assured us that it's 0% health related and 100% cosmetic. I know that should make me feel better, but it doesn't.
Anywho, we go Feb 7th to see a specialist who will decide if Elaina needs to be fitted for a corrective helmet. :( I know lots of babies have to wear them, but I just feel so guilty. I feel like I've done something wrong...that I've failed as a mommy. I told my friend Tiffany that I'm afraid one day Elaina will see a picture of herself in the helmet and question me on what I did wrong. Ugh. I know. I'm WAY over-thinking this...but that's what I do. So...please say a prayer that the dr will think Elaina's case is minor and will correct itself. However, I believe God knows whats best for us and if Elaina has to wear the helmet, so be it. God has blessed us with a healthy baby and I am so beyond grateful for that. (And if we can choose a color, Elaina's helmet WILL be pink. duh ;))
So...I leave you with some pictures of our beautiful, happy, healthy, 6 month old princess.
