Took Jordan to his 5 year check up today. He's doing really, really well. Healthy. So healthy, in fact that the doctor commented on how long it had been since he'd seen us last. Such a far cry from this time 4 years ago when we practically lived in Dr. O's office.
Dr. O. We love him. He's gone above and beyond his call of duty to keep me sane and my children healthy. I love that my kids have a doctor who listens to us...even if he doesn't agree with what we're saying. Like today, when I told him that I wasn't sure if I wanted Jordan to continue his immunizations. I expressed my concerns: seizures, autism, small stature, his suspected weak immune system, and the fact that Jordan has had some not-so-pleasant reactions to vaccines in the past. He listened. Made his "pro vaccinations" speech and then we agreed to disagree for at least one more year. No pressure. And that was that.
I'm trying to remember all of the "stats"...height, weight, etc. Is it bad that I can only remember that Jordan now weighs 34 pounds? I'm drawing a blank on his height. He didn't have a growth spurt this year, but his BMI is right on target for the first time in....forever. He used to be in the -5th percentile for height and weight, but not anymore!
One weird thing. Jordan didn't pass his vision screening. Not really sure what that's all about. He was supposed to be describing pictures and all he said he saw were letters. Strange. We've made an eye appointment to have it checked out by a specialist.
Everything else was routine and easy. No shots, finger pricks, or urine samples. We did opt for a flu screening, since both of the boys have been exposed. Thankfully, it came back negative. During the exam, Jordan had a hilariously serious conversation with the doctor about dinosaurs, his brother, and skinny jeans.
And then we were done. Came home. Visited with my sister and my daddy for awhile. Now the boys are snacking and we're about to have reading time.
Ew...I just realized that I forgot to return DVDs to NetFlix and Red Box. Guess I'll have to wait an extra day to find out what happens with Elana and Stefan in the Vampire Diaries. : /
Dr. O. We love him. He's gone above and beyond his call of duty to keep me sane and my children healthy. I love that my kids have a doctor who listens to us...even if he doesn't agree with what we're saying. Like today, when I told him that I wasn't sure if I wanted Jordan to continue his immunizations. I expressed my concerns: seizures, autism, small stature, his suspected weak immune system, and the fact that Jordan has had some not-so-pleasant reactions to vaccines in the past. He listened. Made his "pro vaccinations" speech and then we agreed to disagree for at least one more year. No pressure. And that was that.
I'm trying to remember all of the "stats"...height, weight, etc. Is it bad that I can only remember that Jordan now weighs 34 pounds? I'm drawing a blank on his height. He didn't have a growth spurt this year, but his BMI is right on target for the first time in....forever. He used to be in the -5th percentile for height and weight, but not anymore!
One weird thing. Jordan didn't pass his vision screening. Not really sure what that's all about. He was supposed to be describing pictures and all he said he saw were letters. Strange. We've made an eye appointment to have it checked out by a specialist.
Everything else was routine and easy. No shots, finger pricks, or urine samples. We did opt for a flu screening, since both of the boys have been exposed. Thankfully, it came back negative. During the exam, Jordan had a hilariously serious conversation with the doctor about dinosaurs, his brother, and skinny jeans.
And then we were done. Came home. Visited with my sister and my daddy for awhile. Now the boys are snacking and we're about to have reading time.
Ew...I just realized that I forgot to return DVDs to NetFlix and Red Box. Guess I'll have to wait an extra day to find out what happens with Elana and Stefan in the Vampire Diaries. : /
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