1 year check-up

I still can't believe she is 1! I am having a hard time leaving behind the baby stage, mostly, because I know I probably can't have another child without weighing out the huge risks and so as we go forward I am thrilled to watch her grow, but sad knowing I may never have a "baby" again.
Well, on to the good stuff. Hailey weighed in at a whopping 17lbs, 3oz and she is a long, o.k. short 26 3/4 inches. She is in the 5th percentile for her height and weight. The ped was happy about her growth saying that they didn't expect her to be 25lbs at her year check-up since she started out so small and as long as they see that she is steadily growing they are happy. She does recognize the doctors office now and wasn't a happy baby overall. The funny thing was the time where she was the most relaxed was when they did the finger prick and drew blood. HUH?! You heard it right - she cried while the doctor examined her and when she was given shots, but sat quietly during the blood draw. Can't explain that one ... Any her growth is good, her iron is good and she is doing well overall. We were also given the go ahead to wean her zantac and start whole milk. No more formula, weaning the bottle?! Most mom's would be happy about this, but like I said before I am having a hard time, bittersweet ... leaving the baby "year" behind and not to mention as we start more solid foods I am deathly afraid of the "c" word (choking) - yikes!
Now on to physical therapy. It was scheduled for Thursday, but had to be moved up due to a scheduling conflict with the therapist. We weren't sure how Hailey would do since she was just returning from the peds office, but she was fine. She really likes the therapist and since it is done at home I think she feels comfortable. She was defintely worn out though after her long day and was asleep by 7:30pm! The appt went well and the therapist gave us some goals for where she should be at when we are done and we were very happy with them. I will post them another time. She did notice yesterday that Hailey was a little stiff in her hips and unless she is standing/cruising her legs are always in the frog-like position. She said we can correct it with positioning & therapy. We will be looking into getting something called hip helpers (www.hiphelpers.com). They are the answer to excessive hip abduction in babies and toddlers with low muscle tone. They have been found to improve rotational movement and limit "W" sitting in babies who are developing their movement skills (quote from the website). Anyway, I am very happy with all the physical therapist is doing and glad we went ahead with getting Hailey followed up.