Well kids

We had the kids' well-child appointments this afternoon. Jim was/is out of town, so DeAnn so graciously rearranged her schedule in order for her to could go with us. I need to find a word more fitting than just "thank you" for her help. It would have been a really tough day/appt without her.

The kids are doing well. Finn weighs 32 1/2 lbs (54%) and is 35.4" tall (6%). He remains on "his" growth curves, so the doctor is pleased, even though his BMI is really high. He eats healthy and is active...his poor body is just so little! Finn got one vaccine and did well with it, considering it was past nap time. The doctor was impressed with Finn's conversation skills (he kept us entertained the whole time!). He had to tell the doctor that "I am feeling good and I brush my teeth very good!" The doctor pointed out that Finn has some dry skin issues..we just don't notice it as much in comparison to Korri's. So, he needs hydrocortizone cream daily until the redness goes away, however it is chronic and will need to be continually monitored. She was a little concerned about his ears, so we are to make an appt with his ENT and also his eye doctor and dentist. She gave me the number for the NICU Follow Up Clinic so I can schedule that, too. Sheesh!

Korri weighs 20 lbs 15 oz (44%) and is 28" tall (13%). At her last check her percentiles were 63rd for weight and 22nd for height. Much like her brother, she is short and plump, but slightly more proportional. The funny thing was that before the appointment, I wasn't concerned about Finn's weight and thought the doctor was going to tell me Korri was too chubby...but it was the other way around, kind of (both kids' weights are fine...they are just short). Korri was the unlucky one and got three vaccines and one blood draw. She was pretty tough, as long as she had her thumb to suck!

The doctor was very concerned about her skin (um, duh!). She prescribed a strong steroid cream that needs to be applied twice a day until it improves, then a regular OTC hydrocortizone after that for one month. I REALLY hope this helps. The doctor thinks that a large part of Korri's overall fussiness is due to her being uncomfortable all the time. Poor baby! They also tested for some common allergies, which could be causing some of her skin problems. We should know by the end of the week. At that time, if things are good, we can switch her to cow's milk. Regardless of the allergy results, we need to avoid the foods that can cause allergic reactions to prevent any triggers for her skin (grrrr!). Her next well-child appt is 15 months and technically, Finn's would be when he turns 4, but the Dr wants to see him before then just for a quick check.

Hopefully, if I forgot anything or got something wrong, DeAnn will let me know. I need to bring a recorder with me to the appointments to remember everything...especially when it is for both kids at one appointment :)