Two Month Check-Up
Yesterday Emily had her two month well visit. Everything was going great until she got her vaccinations. Then she totally came unglued. She was uber-sensitive for the rest of the evening too. If I even touched her leg she would stop what she was doing and start screaming. I felt so horrible about the whole thing. She was smiling at the nurse and having a good time, but I knew what was coming. The nurse asked me to hold her arms, so I did. Then the nurse stuck her with the needle and she lost it. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this bad about anything in my whole life. And what was worse is there was another shot left to go. My poor baby was traumatized, and me along with her. I have just discovered first-hand that parenting is all about the guilt.
After being extremely sensitive to touch and running a slight fever in the wee morning hours, Emily appears to have recovered. She was smiling and talking to me this morning so she has either forgotten or forgiven me. At this point, it doesn’t really matter which, just as long as she still wants me around. I am so glad that we both have two months to recover from this trauma before we have to do it again. I’m thinking Jon definitely needs to go next time. I hope he doesn’t have meetings the next time round, otherwise both Emily and I will need consoling 
Anyway, the doctor said that she was beautiful and healthy, even though she has a little cold. She weighed in at a whopping 10 lbs 14 oz and was 22 in long. Her head circumference was 40 cm - it’s all her brains that make her head so big
Well, that’s all the update this time. Stay tuned for more stories in the life of Emily 
August 15th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Just remind yourself that millions of parents go through this nightmare every year, and you’re both smarter and better-looking than most of them. And gosh-darn it, people like you.
August 15th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
Our little one is certainly growing and thriving! Guess the Creekmore head has come into play and yes she will be very smart with all that brain power. I know how much it hurt you to see Emily get her first shot. Just ask Erin! She also said that Tim had to go the second time so that Jake would not associate bad experiences with her. I think Jon needs to witness this as well! Love, Ce Ce
August 15th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
Looked it up in his baby book and Jon was 22 inches long at 5 weeks and weighed 10 lbs. and 15 oz. Is this child taking after Daddy or what?
August 15th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
OH! I feel for you Ashley! It is the most gut wrenching experience to have to hold them down while they get their shots. I swear they remember! I made Tim take Jake for his 4 month shots because I just couldn’t do it. I dread going for the year exam!
August 15th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Doctors visits are tough! Been there more times than I care to remember where I held arms and shoulders down and the nurse had to practically lie down across David’s legs in order to give him a shot! (not as a baby but as a toddler) David would go into screaming, thrashing around fits as soon as the word “shot” was said. The doctor thought he could trick him by saying “injection”. My child was a quick learner–he fell for that only once! Next time Emily has to go in for vaccinations, try giving her a dose of baby tylenol before you leave home. That seems to help curb some of the soreness and fever afterwards if you already have it in her system before she gets the shot. Just be sure to tell the nurse so she want give her another dose! Give her a kiss from her great-aunt!
August 16th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Like much of parenting, sometimes what is good and necessary for growth and development is painful and uncomfortable. We do live through it. Keep in mind, roots and wings. It is your job to give Emily roots: the foundation upon which she will build a strong and healthy life and that will provide the “basic nutrients” for her growth (values, courage, sense of family, etc). Just as important, it is your job to give her wings; let her go so she can experience life on her own. You may even have to push her a little so she can discover how strong and capable she is. This is the first of many unpleasant parts of childhood and parenting but you will both be better for it. How can you know how good you feel if you don’t feel a little pain? Hang in there. You are doing great!
August 16th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Thanks Mom. I realize that parenting is all about raising your children to become functional adults out in great wide world. I am already dreading the fact that one day Emily will move out and become her own person. I cannot believe that I am already having these thoughts and feelings when she is only 9 weeks old. We have quite some time between now an then, at least eighteen years. It’s just that everyone says that the time goes by fast and before you know it, your kids are gone. Guess I just have to take each moment as they come and treasure them always. Parenting is hard, you just don’t understand how true that is until you become one. Man, I feel like this whole new world of wisdom and insight has been opened to me now that I am a parent.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Hi Ashley and Jonathan,
Sounds like all is going well and you are taking on parenting like a couple of troopers!
Emily is beautiful and I squeel with delight when you post pictures of her. 
I know I would feel awful to see my child receive shots too.. You were both brave, Ashley and Emily.
Take care,
Amanda