On Monday Emilia had her nine month check-up, where the doctor confirmed that she continues to be "petite", as many people point out to us. She is very light, at only 15 lbs. 7 oz., which puts her in the 4th percentile (meaning only 4% of babies her age are lighter). She's in the 50th percentile for height, at 27 1/2 in. What is perhaps most surprising to those who don't know Agustin and least surprising to those who do, is that she is in the 90th percentile for head circumference, at 18 in. While her weight percentile is going down and height is holding steady, her head is quickly taking her to the top of the charts. What a big brain she must have! We also continue to assume she will be (or in fact IS) left-handed. She sucks her left thumb, maneuvers her sippy cup primarily with the left hand, and usually reaches first for whatever off-limits thing she's trying to grab with--you guessed it--her left hand. The doctor confirmed that she is a happy, healthy baby. It will be interesting to see how Emilia tackles standing alone and walking if her body continues on this top-heavy path.
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