Healthy, right?

Our kids are healthy…relatively! If you’ve ever taken more than one kid to a doctor’s appt, you know what a circus it is! Even with string cheese, goldfish, sippy cups and tongue depressors. It didn’t help that we were there over dinner time, but that way, I don’t have to miss work. Weighing the pros and cons I guess. We went to Davanni’s afterward, so the kids (and dad!) LOVED that. My tongue is still really sore, so no pizza for me. But with only a squeak here and there, I can speak again!

18 month well-child: Korri is growing right on her curve. She is 30.6” tall (16%) and weighs 24# 7oz (50%). The best thing I ever did…bring a baby doll to the appt! Korri didn’t make a peep the entire time the doctor was examining her (previous appts she has screamed bloody murder). Dr would “look” in the baby’s eyes, then Korri’s eyes; then Dr. would look in baby’s mouth, then Korri’s mouth. It was brilliant (even though I had no idea when I let her bring it…I’ll still take credit). Baby will come with from now on! Baby was perfectly healthy (although wouldn’t open his mouth). Korri had…an ear infection! It looked like it had been there a while, too. How do you know if there’s no fever and they don’t pull on it?!?! Lynn/Mom, that makes sense as to why she has been so fussy lately. This is Korri’s first ear infection and I really hope it is her last (Finn had his first at 9 months, so this is much later). She received one vaccine, which she recovered very quickly from. And because my children can’t go to the doctor without being referred somewhere, the Dr recommended Korri be seen by Physical Therapy for her gait (how she walks). Her left foot has improved slightly since she started walking, but it is affecting HOW she walks, so we all figured it was best to have her looked at, even though they will probably just say, “let’s wait and see.” That appt is next Monday! I asked, “August?” when she said, “we have an opening on the 6th.” When I called Children’s PT with Finn three years ago, they had a 6-8 week wait list, which is why we went to Gillette. I guess they’ve improved things.

Half year visit: Finn’s Ped still likes to see him every 6 months, even though at this age, a well-child is only once per year. He, also, continues on his growth curve. He is 36.6” tall (6.5%) and weighs 35# 4oz (65%). Just like always, his height:weight ratio is high, but since he carries most of his weight in his tummy (and has since he was born) and doesn’t “look” overweight, the doctor isn’t concerned. It’s just that when you are THAT short, it is hard to have a balanced ratio. Speaking of short, we talked at length about Finn’s current height and projected height. Even though his growth percentile has increased slightly (used to be under the 3rd percentile), he is still on track to be categorized as “short stature.” SO, they drew blood to test his growth hormone levels, expecting it to be fine, but just wanting to make sure. Once the results are in, the Dr is going to send his growth curve information to an endocrinologist to review. We will wait to hear what they recommend. Corrective measures are very strictly monitored, so a very strong case will have to be presented in order for Finn to receive treatment of any kind. Not sure what that all entails, but we’ll cross that bridge if/when we get to it. They also did Finn’s pre-surgery physical (yay, we didn’t have to make another appt!). Korri thought her arm should get a hug, too, when Finn got his pressure checked! No fear with that one.