Alexi got to see Dr. Vellody for the second time, and is lucky to have that opportunity. Not only is he a great doctor, but he is a great guy, too. Dr Vellody's inspiration to become a doctor came from his very own brother, who has Down Syndrome. So these two had lots of fun hanging out together during the check up.
Alexi also got to meet Sheila for the very first time. It seems just about everyone in the Down Syndrome community from Pittsburgh knows Sheila. She is an instrumental person at the clinic who's daughter also has Down Syndrome. She was a pleasure to meet and Alexi had fun getting all kinds of attention from her!
So what did we find out at the check up? We found out that Alexi weighs 16 lbs, 9 oz and is over 26 inches "tall!" With these measurements she has made it onto the non adjusted growth charts! For those who don't know, there is an adjusted growth chart for children born with Down Syndrome as these kids tend to have a smaller stature. Adjustments are also made to charts for premature babies. Alexi has made the typical charts with no adjustments! She is between the 10th and 25th percentile on weight, height, and head circumference. This is awesome news as it shows she is growing wonderfully and filling out so well. Doing so is only going to help her overcome some of the "setbacks" she started off with.
As I'm sure most could have guessed, WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR LITTLE GIRL! She never stops teaching and showing us that there are no good "excuses" in life. When some may have thought that being born 10 weeks premature with Down Syndrome was a weak hand, she plays with the the hand she has been dealt every day of her life, and 'wins.' Thus, proving that it is a winning hand, as long as it's played right.
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