CJ's 18 month Check Up

CJ had his 18 month check up today. Only a month and a half late. He's doing good. He's up to 22 pounds 11 ounces and 31 3/4 inches tall. His weight is in the 10th %tile which is good for him. Last time it was in the 5th %tile. He kind of flip flops between 5th and 10th, but the doctor says it's steady which is good. His height is in the 20th %tile and his big ole noggin remains in the 90th %tile.

He had his first Hep A shot. Hopefully he handles that well. He's also being put on antibiotics. He's been having a cough for about 10 days now. It was a fever at the beginning of the week with the cough getting worse and then of course the runny nose and all. So during the doctor's check up she looked in his ears and said they looked a little red. She thought at first it was because of him crying, but I guess she saw something that had her thinking she needed to treat him though in the second ear. She didn't want us having to call the on call doctor over the weekend or having any problems so she decided to just put him on antibiotics now.

So we'll go back in a month to check to make sure he's all clear. So aside from the ear infection he's doing great. Developmentally the doctor seems pleased. I was very happy to see that they wanted me to fill out an Ages and Stages questionairre and I had already done it and brought it with me. I explained the results of his personal social and that I don't think there's any concern there, but it will be watched. She agreed that he was fine as he said hi to her when she walked in the room ;). He hated the exam, but all typical of an 18 month old. He did great with the shot. Didn't even cry. Of course that surely has to do with the doctor's method of distracting. She's so great. Makes it not traumatic at all. If only all doctors would use her method for giving shots.