Health update

Just wanted to update everyone on Caroline's iron levels situation. I got a call from her pediatrician yesterday that she is anemic, but it's not at an alarming level. We'll be giving her a multivitamin (in liquid dropper form) everyday to help get her levels to normal. My first thought - like any mom - was "what did I do wrong?" Her doctor reassured me that some babies just don't absorb iron as efficiently as others do. As long as she's still taking in formula (and Lord knows she is), she's getting everything she needs from that. All the other food we give her at this point is basically just practice for when she's a year old and starts eating more solids.

As my mom said, it's almost comical that she's anemic. I associate anemia with frail people that have zero energy, the complete opposite of Caroline! We are just incredibly thankful that it isn't anything serious. :)

One other note, it's so much fun for us to predict what Caroline will do with her life. Right now, all of our money is on her becoming a dentist. She is ALWAYS sticking her hands in our mouths, feeling around and exploring. Here's a picture of her playing dentist with Brad:



She has also handled her teething process so easily - knock on wood. She currently has 2 bottom teeth & 4 top teeth, with 2 more looking like they'll break through anytime. Such a tough girl!