9 months

Ella had her 9-month appointment this past week with Dr. Macedo. She was being all bashful and shy at first, but then she warmed up to the doctor and was playing with him. Ella is still growing big at 19 pounds, 28 inches. She's also still in the 90% for height and 70% for weight, but still a smaller head. The doctor looked at her chipped tooth and didn't think it was much to worry about. We've made an appointment with a pediatric dentist, but they most likely will decide not to do anything as it's not very deep or sharp. Also at the appointment we found out that Ella has an ear infections so she is on some antibiotics to clear that up. No shots this time!

Mostly, Ella is keeping us busy because she is so active. She crawls from room to room and pulls herself up to stand very often. She can stand without help for 30 seconds all by herself! She is fascinated by how the doors swing open and closed and likes to play with them, not minding when she continually gets banged in the forehead. Instead of crawling around obstacles, she likes going over them. Her favorite thing to do at night is crawl back and forth over Tyler when he is lying on the carpet. She's getting really good at it. Even when she does a face plant, she doesn't cry. Tyler says that she is his little bruiser!