Miles’ doctor visit

Miles went to see his pediatrician today for his 1 year well baby check-up…

The office was packed today.  Miles loved watching all of the big kids play and talk.  He also loved checking out the giant fish tank. (Are fish tanks a standard fixture in Peds offices??) I’m so glad that he was entertained since we waited more than 45 minutes passed our appointment time to see a doctor. Oh.. did I mention that I also had a stash of goldfish crackers?!

Once in the office, We stripped Miles down to his diaper to get his “stats.” Miles measured 31 inches (85th percentile) and 21lbs 15 oz (40th percentile). The nurse then pricked his finger to get 2 blood samples: one was for lead testing and i have no idea what the other test was for…  Miles didn’t even notice the prick or squeezing of his finger – the nurse kept singing to him.  Miles loves music!!

Miles loves being undressed and crinkling paper

Oh.. and he loves books too!

Next the doctor came in and said that Miles looked well. She also had to make a comment about his most recent head injury. I assured her that Miles is not good at running, even though he thinks so! She also mentioned that its normal if he’s not actually talking yet, but she was curious to know if he understood any words yet or if he recognized different tones of voice… Oh yes he does!

She then gave him 3 different shots: the seasonal flu, Hep B, and Chicken pox.  she moved soo fast that Miles hardly made a sound as the first two went into each of his arms. He only really cried when the third went into his leg.  Even then, I’d say he cries a lot more and a lot harder when we tell him “no no” than he did for his shots today! I was proud of the little guy!

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