August 25, 1999 (4 days old): The first good view of Hua Mei, who looks more like a large mouse than a panda. Keepers estimate that she weighs between 4 and 5 ounces. Bai Yun weighs 218 pounds. Following Chinese tradition, Hua Mei will not officially be given her name until she is one hundred days old.
September 4, 1999 (14 days) Hua Mei gets her first checkup. The distinctive panda coloring is starting to appear, but she still fits in the veterinarian‘s hand, weighing only 12.5 ounces (less than one pound). Her claws will later be used for climbing trees.
September 21, 1999 (1 month) More like a panda, and more than a handful. Hua Mei gets her third checkup and weighs 2.3 pounds. She's gaining about two ounces a day. She's learned roll onto her belly.
October 6, 1999 (1 month, 15 days) A great big furry bowl of baby panda. Hua Mei weighs 4.75 pounds, is 15.2 inches long, and her eyes are starting to open. She's also starting to be able to move herself around, but she's still too young to walk.
October 13, 1999 (1 month 22 days) A real live teddy bear, Hua Mei weighs 5.75 pounds and is 16 inches long with a 14 inch waist. She can completely roll over by herself.
[ October 27, 1999 (2 months, 6 days) Hua Mei moves around a lot. She weighs over 7 pounds and is 22 inches long. Bai Yun is very attentive but now feels comfortable leaving her alone in the birthing den for longer periods of time
November 3, 1999 (2 months, 13 days) Hua Mei can lift herself up on her front legs and soon sits up for the first time. She weighs over 8 pounds and is 22 inches long
November 23, 1999 (3 months, 2 days) Hua Mei's teeth are starting to show, and she's making more panda sounds. She can crawl, but hasn't been able to stand on all four legs yet. She weighs 10.7 pounds and is over 26 inches long.
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