Nine Month Check Up

My sweet Nina is 9 months old on Monday! She had her doctor's appointment on the 1st and this is what we learned.
Height, 27.5", 50%
Weight, 17 lbs 12 oz, 40%
Head Circ., 17.5", 50%
Everything is right on target. She didn't grow as much, but she is in that phase of becoming more active and still getting used to table food. The doctor was impressed with her two physical accomplishments: sitting and pulling herself up. She has a little runny nose (the kids both have a cold) but her ears looked fine.
We discussed her rash, sleep habits (not sleeping through the night), the possibilities of night-weaning and perhaps dropping a daytime feeding or at least spacing them out a little more.
Rash - I showed him the wonderful Gerber Teeny Faces that really does seem to be magic on her skin. Once again, he said it looks like an irritation from her shirts getting wet from all the drool & to try to keep it dry. No teeth yet!!
Sleep - He was very supportive & encouraging and said she is definitely ready. I just wanted to be sure she was developmentally and physically ready for sleep training.
Feedings - Doctor was again very encouraging. She has really taken to several foods: Cheerios, applesauce, babyfood from a jar, yogurt and my spaghetti. She does mash food with her jaws (no teeth) so she can handle small or mushy chunks. So, it is fine to space out the nursings and replace them with snacks instead.
Nina got her 3rd round of Hepatitis B vaccine and a flu booster, so her little thighs were sore for the rest of the day.
Happy Milestone Day to my little girl! You're growing up so fast! ((squeeze))