Doctor Visits

When Kevin was 6 days old we took him for his first doctor visit. He had already surpassed his birth weight of 7lb 12 oz by hitting the 8lb mark.

My only question for the doctor was about his ear. His right ear is shaped a little different than his left. I looked parts of the ear up online and it's the crus of helix that is thicker on his right ear and attaches at a different place. 

My concern wasn't cosmetic but just that I know the ears form when other organs form and sometimes a variation of the ear could signify that other organs, like the kidneys, need to be looked at.

His doctor assured me that he had no signs of any health issues and that every baby he's sent to check kidneys due to an ear abnormality has come back negative so that we shouldn't worry about it.

Today Kevin had his 1 month appointment and weighs in at 10 lbs 4.5 oz and 21.25 inches long. He's at the 50th percentile for weight and 25th percentile for height and head circumference. 

Looks like we have a growing and healthy boy!