Miss Charlotte turns 1!

It is official my little Charlie is 1.

On the 5th September at 6.30pm she officially turned 1 years old. I really can't believe how quickly the last 12 months have gone, I swear it was only yesterday I was bringing this tiny little baby home. 

On her actual birthday we went and saw Dr Goodhew (it was a scheduled appointment and I didn't see the point in cancelling it because it was her birthday). Like usual he was lovely and wished Charlotte a big happy birthday, he also checked her weight, height and head circumference. For head circumference and height she is perfectly average, with her height being 74cm and her Head circumference being 45cm, but he showed some concern with her weight. 

Since last see him in July she has only put on 200g, so that is just 100g a month. She is currently only weighting 8.5kg, which sees her in the 10th percentile. He really would like to see gain more weight and get up to the 5th percentile by the next time we see him in December, but I really don't see that happening. I am currently feeding her whenever she is hungry and I am really not going to force feed her, as the will end up causing more problems.

We also talked about her reflux at this appointment and he has asked us to trial stopping her medication again in 2 months time. I think that he is hoping that at this next trial stop we will be able to take her off the medication, but I really have my doubts. I just have a feeling that this reflux will be around for a bit longer. 

At her birthday party (Saturday 7th September) everyone mentioned about how tough these last 12 months have been for Charlotte. As well as them being tough, they have been totally exhausting, not just for her, but for myself and M.

Both M and I are really hoping that these next 12 months will be better for Charlotte, and we get to see more of that cheeky personality that sometimes shows through. 

Actually we were lucky enough to see that cheeky personality shine though on Saturday. Her, along with her brother entertained everyone and she showed her beautiful smile to everyone (that still only includes 3 teeth) when she opened up all her awesome gifts from everyone. 

She was very spoilt with all the beautiful clothing she go, as well as a Disney Princess Castle, DVDs and both her and Lachlan got an in car DVD system and swimming lessons. 

I can also say that I am not a bad baker as well, as I managed to pull off a dairy and soy free Hello Kitty Birthday cake! Everyone told me how great it tasted and how beautiful the cake was, I was so damn impressed that it actually looked like Hello Kitty. 

This gives me great practice as I am going to be baking one for Lachlan too, and his is going to be Ben 10. 

So after all the birthday fun, everyone was totally exhausted and Charlotte and Lachlan were both in bed early and I fell asleep on the couch at about 6.30pm (mind you it was just a power nap). 

I am so immensely proud of my gorgeous daughter. Through every thing that she has been through this year, she has managed to do it but still continue to find the strength from within to smile. 

I am so proud to be her mother and to call her my daughter.