1 Year Check-Up

Today, I took Anne in for her one-year well check.  I was pretty excited to see how much she had grown over the past three months and it shouldn't surprise anyone that I had a list of questions.  Specifically, I wanted the doctor's thoughts about:

• Coconut milk - After years of hearing things about dairy and how I tend to avoid it, well, try to avoid it, I've been giving Anne coconut milk.  I read an article when Anne was a newborn that outlined dairy alternatives and coconut and almond milk had the same nutritional value.  I wanted to confirm this with the doctor.  He didn't have any concerns about the use of coconut milk other than it being a bit more expensive.  I was glad to hear that because she loves it.  
• Bottle weening - We have successfully weaned Anne off all bottles except the nighttime bottle.  This baby loves a bottle; however, the doctor wasn't concerned about it and encouraged me to take my time. 

I even got some unsolicited advice.  He recommended that I wean Anne off the pacifier by 18 months.  I laughed and told him no.  That is not even remotely on my mind.  I do have a goal of having her off of it by her second birthday, but right now, she loves it.  She sometimes takes a bath with it and I just don't have the desire to do it now.  Maybe I'll feel differently in a few months, but as of now, no, no and no.

Here are her measurements for 12 months:

Height 29 3/8" (50-75th percentile)
Weight 22 lbs (75-90th percentile)
Head Circumference 47.3 cm (95-98th percentile)

She's right on track and over the past three months, she managed to make up for gaining weight slowly. 

Here's a picture from our sweet girl while we waited to see the doctor