Today, we had Josiah's two-year-old check up. Even though he turned two at the end of September, our doctor was overbooked this fall, so we were late getting in.
Here are some highlights:
- In the examination room, before the doctor came in, Josiah was into everything. I always find this the most stressful time, trying to keep him out of cupboards, etc...
- Josiah took it upon himself to inform the doctor of everything that has been going on with him, including that his ears hurt last week (because he had an ear infection).
- He has a mild heart murmur that does not seem to be of concern, but it was the first time it was detected.
- I mentioned his ongoing difficulties with dairy products, so we are having him tested for food allergies in the new year. It will be great to know for sure whether it is an allergy or maybe just a lactose intolerance.
- The doctor said he was very strong and healthy. He measured at 38.5 inches tall and 40 pounds. This puts him off the charts (he was so far above the 100th percentile that he didn't even register on the graph at all). But he is very proportionate, so there is no concern about his size even though he is more like a three-and-a-half/four year old. The doctor said he may be very athletic based on his size and muscle mass (Daddy will be happy about this!).
- The doctor also commented on his vocabulary and said that he seemed like a very intelligent little guy. This is always nice to hear from someone other than a grandparent (who may or may not be a little biased at times!).
- Since he was two months old, this same doctor warned us that we would have our hands full with Josiah's activeness and strong-willed temperament. He commented again on this today, and talked to me about the phases of this in childhood. He also assured me that it does not mean he will be an unruly teenager, but that it is just a lot of work to parent him right now. (Our doctor had a child with a similar temperament, so I always appreciate his observations and advice in this area.)
- At the end, Josiah cleaned up all the toys, marched out to the waiting room and said good-bye to every person who was waiting. He then proceeded into the secretary's office to say good-bye and Merry Christmas, and she gave him a sticker.
- When we got home, he was telling Daddy about the appointment and he said he was going to fight the doctor (this means wrestle).
- And that's my two-year-old.
2 comments:
That's wonderful that he's healthy! Ian had a heart murmur too and he's fine. I heard a tip that I haven't tried yet for doctor's offices. Bring some crayons and let him draw on the paper on the table, the doctor has to change it anyway.
So glad Josiah is healthy and happy. The size of a 3.5/4 year old - wow! Asher has been hovering at 30 pounds forever. I'll have to make sure he's never Josiah's opponent in any of those future sports endeavors! :)
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