Whitney has had a rough couple of weeks. She has had multiple ear infections and coughing, wheezing, drainage, etc. She has been on 4 different antibiotics, breathing treatments, and had 4 shots of Rocephin in the last month. She lost a few ounces while she was sick, but has gained it back now.

Her Pediatrician is concerned with the number of ear infections she's had and the fact that she continues to have fluid behind her right ear. He recommended that she see the ENT doctor at Cook's to discuss tube placement. So, we have an appointment in a few weeks to see what he has to say. Although I don't look forward to her being put under and having tubes placed, I feel like it would really help her to feel better. She also has developed this thing where she favors her left side. If you place her on her right side, she cries and immediately pulls herself to the left. I'm not sure if this is related to the ear or not. However, I'm anxious to see what the ENT doc thinks.

Her physical therapy is going well still. She still is not holding her head erect and has trouble on her tummy. She won't push up or lift her head while on her tummy yet. We are working hard to help facilitate her so that she can gain the strength she needs to do these things. Looking at Whit, you would think she is about 2 months old. She is tiny and her mannerisms and motor skills are characteristic of a much younger infant. People are shocked when I tell them she is 4 months old! However, we are proud of how far she's come. She loves to be held and for us to talk to her.

On a good note, she had her month checkup and is tipping the scales at 12 lbs, 4 oz! She is officially in the 25th percentile for her height and weight, so we are encouraged that she is growing at an almost-normal rate! She had her immunizations at her checkup and didn't even cry or make a sound. I think it's because the Rocephin shots were so painful that these were nothing in comparison :(

The boys are doing well. We've all had our round of the sickness that Whit had, but everybody is starting to feel better now. We've all had our flu shots, so we're just praying that keeps at least some of us well this season. Happy Fall!