Owens Updates: A Mix of Things

Kinsley and I have been having a great week at home. I'm definitely looking forward to summer when we will be able to get out more. She is feeling a lot better and has been smiling and laughing a lot. We went to her 6 month check-up yesterday and while we waited she would look at me and babble and then laugh like she told a joke. She now weight 19 lbs 5 oz and is 27 inches long. The doctor said her ears looked good too. We did have to quit giving her the xylarex because she was having too many side effects. Today is her last day on antibiotics so be hoping we can make it through next week with no problems!

At her doctor's appointment we did talk about the flat spot on the right side of her head. We've tried switching the side of the crib she sleeps on but have always given in to her fussing and turned her back. Her doctor is referring us to Iowa City for a consult with a doctor that specializes in this. He said it could range from just repositioning her to having to use a band or helmet to correct it. We don't have a set appointment yet, they are going to call after they look at her information. Last night we did battle through switching sides of the crib- she wouldn't take her evening nap but then was tired enough to go down from bed and actually slept okay. She still hasn't turned her head but hopefully it will come with time (and probably figuring out how to suck her other thumb!)

On a happier note we get her 6 month pictures taken tomorrow. We are hoping they go as well as the first time! I also took some early Easter pictures today. And even though I'm seeing flurries outside the window right now, the weather forecast still make it seem like Spring is coming so we are happy for that.