Not a tooth, 16 lbs and table paper

Jillien had her 6 month check-up today with the doctor (have we mentioned how much we LOVE this doctor??!!). She is a healthy 16 lbs and 25 3/4 inches long - both put her in the 50th percentile. Her head is growing and, with all those brains in there, she is about 80th percentile at 43 around.

THE TOOTH?? The tooth is not a tooth! It's a cyst/pearl that is perfectly harmless. The doc did feel the bumps on the bottom gum and said the center ones should be coming before we know it. So all of what we thought was some kind of teething from that side "tooth" was just her being irritated by the pearl, I suppose. Wild!

Jillien's favorite part of the appointment (obviously this will not be the part where I mention those awful shots they give) ... the table paper! She entertained herself by crumpling, tearing, rolling, scratching and Jillien-ing up that paper that lays across the exam table. Silly girl. Here she is, so proud of her accomplishments with said paper:

I had a million questions for the doctor and she so wonderfully listened and answered! I really am thrilled to have found someone associated with Texas Children's that we like so much.

We are continuing our road of solids after getting some clarity on what's fitting for our little girl. What's on the menu for Jillien today? More avocado! She enjoyed it yesterday after the funny faces subsided from this new tasty treat. She likes her carrots and sweet potatoes too! Cereal seems to still be going well also. Peas and bananas are next on our list to try. Then maybe some applesauce - YUM! :)