Amelia: First Blood

Much like John Rambo, Amelia survived her first in a series of harrowing but necessary events...her dreaded first set of vaccinations.

It was Millie's first trip to the doctor since her two week checkup and Mom and Dad were very excited to check on her progress. Millie weighed in at 12 lbs., 3 oz putting her in the 75th percentile. She measured in at 23 inches long which also was in the 75th percentile. Her head circumference was 15.25 inches which placed her in the 50th percentile.

Simple measurements, however, were not an apt warm-up for the impending doom.

Oh, the humanity.

With the precision of, say a trained medical practitioner, Gina the nurse came in with three needles and within the blink of an eye had Amelia vaccinated for the first time. It was quickly determined that Millie is a bleeder and a screamer.

And a survivor.

Dr. Amy said that it was not uncommon for vomiting and fever to occur. Fortunately, Millie dodged the vomiting but did get hit with a bit of the fever. Nothing a little Baby Tylenol couldn't fix.