1 plus 1 makes 5: the Latest on Ella {12 months}

Ella's 12 month Well Baby visit height - 28 inches tall (15%) weight - 16 pounds 4 ounces ( < 3%) Today we went in for the usual one year check up. Ella has always been so easy to take to the doctor's even with all the vaccines they give her. I'm trying not to worry too much, but... the doctor said that she had a little heart murmur. I guess that can be pretty common in babys and Chris said he even had one when he was young that just went away on it's own. She also said she was still worried about her anemia and her growth pattern. Ella's weight and height levels have slowed down quiet a bit. She definitely is a petite little girl, but my mom's side and Chris' mom's side of the family are both pretty small, so I'm trying not to worry too much yet. We do have to take Ella in to the lab to have some more blood work done just to see how her iron levels are and to see if there might be a thyroid problem. Besides all that, our little Ella is growing smarter each day!* *UPDATE - good news: Ella's test results came back normal! YAY! So, I'm sure genetics is playing a large part in her being so tiny. not so good news: Her iron levels are extremely low even with me giving her an iron supplement everyday. (the doctor said that can also be a reason for her heart murmur and low growth rate.) She's being put on a much higher dosage of iron and she has to drink 1-2 cans of Pediasure a day, then we're back to the doctors again to see if her weight and iron levels have improved.

My little big girl is still wearing size 6 month clothes! Although 9 month clothes do seem to fit best.
her hair is growing! YAY! It's a very light, golden brown color and she's got the cutest little curls! I was able to put in a little clip for the first time!
She has 8 teeth! (4 on top, 4 on bottom) and she's showing signs of more teething!
Right now she wakes up only once or twice a night! (huge improvement) and she actually sleeps better in her own crib, but her crib is still in our room.
She is starting to nap closer to the time her brother naps which is great for me!
Ella still loves all kinds of food! (Which is another reason why it's so odd that she hasn't gained much weight).
She is the best cuddler ever! (when she wants to be)
Ella also gives the greatest wide open mouth kisses.
She's climbing on everything - the couch, ottoman, even the table!
She's a very social girl and smiles at everyone.
She's always playing with cars and GI Joes. I did just buy her her first baby doll that she constantly kisses and takes everywhere with her.
She's a great dancer!
She waves and says "haa" (hi)
She says uh-oh, please, down, baby, mama, dada (of course she has her own version of saying these but I understand her)
Some other new words: "na-na" (banana) "by" (bite) "wahwah" (water)
Did I mention she's a screamer. She is loud, VERY loud!
She also throws the BIGGEST fits when she doesn't get her way. Chris and I are already dreading her teenage years!