Three Year Check up

Some may think that a 3 yr. check up is a piece of cake ~ go to the pediatrician ~ get weighed ~ get measured ~ take temperature ~ discuss with Dr. Pediatrician if your child is doing what a typical child should be doing........... and get your updated shots!

Well it is/was not a piece of cake for us........

Jonathon had a 3:15p.m. appointment with Dr. Pediatrician.  He got weighed (26.6lbs)  He has finally gained weight.  He was stuck at 25lbs for the LONGEST time. Happy about that.  Then he got measured ~ he refused to stand up next to the wall so he had to lay down like a baby and get measured. 35"  Happy, he is continuing to grow!  

Then it was time for a shot ~ he kept telling me "NO"!!  He was not happy.  I played his toy radio/Ipod and he cried for a few seconds and we were done!  Good job.  Talked with Dr. Pediatrician about what Jonathon has been up too and he was pleased.  Then we got our scripts to go to the hospital and get blood work done for Thyroid and Jonathon had to get an xray of his cervical spine(Atlantoaxial Instability)


Let's just say that it was not a good trip!  Jonathon screamed his head off and cried and cried while getting blood taken.  It was over very quick, but he was sooooo upset that they couldn't get him to stop bleeding.  Finally I asked if he could get out of the chair and see my cell phone (I have apps that he likes to play).  They said yes and he calmed down enough to stop bleeding and get his bandaid.  While blood was being taken he was soooo upset that he had a small accident so we had to find a restroom to clean up.  Then it was off to xrays.  Which I "THOUGHT" was going to be quick and fast...........ummm not even close.......


As soon as we walked into the x-ray room Jonathon was upset ~ I told him he was going to get his picture taken and say cheese ~ he wasn't having any part of that ~ we tried everything to settle him down ~ he just cried, yelled and squirmed off of the table ~ I really think he remembers x-rays from when he was 5 months old and they strapped him in a machine ~ as my heart was breaking I had to get him to hold still to get the x-ray done ~ we ended up having Andrew help out ~ I had to hold Jonathon's arms and Andrew had to hold his head still and we both had to listen to him scream and yell and cry like we were killing him ~ we eventually got 6 x-rays taken and got the heck out of there.

I hugged and hugged Jonathon and told him what a good big boy he was!  After lots of kisses we walked hand in hand back to the van and then went to dinner at Big Boys.  Jonathon was feeling much better after dinner and then we took him to Toys R Us to pick out a new toy ~ he picked Lightning McQueen Shake and Go car ~ and then we took my exhausted baby home.


He slept well and is doing much better today ~ he still looks a little tired from his traumatizing day yesterday but is back to his old self today!


I am not looking forward to our Detroit trip next week when we go see the cardiologist.  I hope he doesn't freak out when we do the echo cardiogram.....


Results from yesterday will be in early next week!

 

W.I.C.

Jonathon had his appointment this morning.  We had to go back to the old yucky place in Port Huron.  We were going to Capac (much better, cleaner, nicer, newer facility), but they shut down.


We got right in though - that was nice.  I hate sitting around waiting at these things.  Jonathon of course wanted to play and make friends, but I just couldn't let him.  With the H1N1 crap going around I really try to avoid ALL germs.  I know that is impossible and trust me Jonathon is not in a bubble.


Jonathon weighs 24lbs 12 oz - he has lost weight.  He used to weigh 25lbs.  We will be going back for a weight check in 3 months.
The dietician told me to try Carnation Instant Breakfast in his milk.  And everything else was pretty much keep doing what we have been doing.  I am just hoping his weight loss is because he just had surgery and nothing else is going on.  So now it's time to work on fattening him up!


Jonathon's height is 2ft. 9 inches.  Pretty good there.  I knew he was getting taller.  He is outgrowing everything.  I cannot believe some of his clothes are 3T now because of his height. (of course then they fall off because of his weight).


And Jonathon had his iron checked.  He is at 13.3(Excellent)


We left W.I.C. and stopped off at Sams Club on the way home. Picked up some Carnation Instant Breakfast mix, Fruit Snacks, Gatorade(for big brothers) and Hershey Kisses(for everyone). Oh and Jonathon picked out a huge book of stickers(Disney Cars of course)  He is really into stickers lately and he is always rewarded with a trip to the toy store after being poked for blood.


Got home and tried right away to give him some milk.   Ummmm he is not too sure about this.  He drank a little with his lunch and we will try more at dinner.  Hopefully he will learn to like it.  When I go back out I will get him some different flavors.


All in all a good day.

Detroit Cardiology Appt.

was scheduled for Sept 2, 2009 at 10a.m. but I guess in "MY" mind it was scheduled for TODAY!!!!

Luckily we were still able to get in and see the cardiologist and we were not sent home until tomorrow. (think I am losing my flippin mind).

Dr. Cardiologist says everything looks great ~ Jonathon is healing well and showing no signs of any problems. No leaks. Good report all around. We got a CD with pictures of Jonathon's heart today too.(Very cool).

We do not have to have antibiotics for Jonathon before any dental procedures being done. Dr. Cardiologist said that they no longer need that. (Good)

We go back next August and then we will start going back every 2 - 3 years. (AWESOME)

Here are some pictures from today: