Today we had Joshua's 1-year well-baby visit at Roseville Pediatrics. We saw Dr. Hoshauer, and the Bean weighed in at 21.7 lbs and 
just under 31 inches - so he's in the 35th percentile for weight and 55th percentile for length and head circumference. She didn't seem alarmed by the fact that he hadn't gained any weight since he's more mobile now; however, she noted from the bloodwork done that he's a 'class 1' for being allergic to milk and has lots of esophageels (sp?) in his bloodstream, so he could be using all his calorie intake to fight off the burning in his esophagus. She said she would recommend sticking with the plan of having Dr. Devenyi performing the "biopsy" on the Bean. So, we're scheduled for a week from Tuesday. In the meantime, Joshua can eat anything now except for peanuts, peanut butter, raisins and hot dogs; though we still need to make sure that we cut everything up for him or that it dissolves in his mouth since he doesn't have a full set of chompers yet. We can immediately start weaning him from the bottle, but she wasn't sure about switching 
over to whole milk yet. Originally she said it would be fine to do so, but then she wasn't sure with the upcoming procedure if it was a good idea. So, I'll probably call Dr. D's office to double check because both Shawn & I remember him saying that when we switch we'll probably know more. Dr. Hoshauer answered all the many, many questions I had taken with me, which was very nice and helpful. In addition, Joshua got three shots including the flu vaccine and they took more blood while we were there to test him for lead paint. Our poor little one passed out the moment we got back to the car and has napped ever since. I think he was worn out physically and emotionally. Dr.Hoshauer said that when we go back at 15 months he should know his animals, the sounds they make, his shapes and colors, etc. We have lots of work to do! Please, Lord, help me balance my work responsiblities with giving Joshua the attention he needs and deserves!
just under 31 inches - so he's in the 35th percentile for weight and 55th percentile for length and head circumference. She didn't seem alarmed by the fact that he hadn't gained any weight since he's more mobile now; however, she noted from the bloodwork done that he's a 'class 1' for being allergic to milk and has lots of esophageels (sp?) in his bloodstream, so he could be using all his calorie intake to fight off the burning in his esophagus. She said she would recommend sticking with the plan of having Dr. Devenyi performing the "biopsy" on the Bean. So, we're scheduled for a week from Tuesday. In the meantime, Joshua can eat anything now except for peanuts, peanut butter, raisins and hot dogs; though we still need to make sure that we cut everything up for him or that it dissolves in his mouth since he doesn't have a full set of chompers yet. We can immediately start weaning him from the bottle, but she wasn't sure about switching 
over to whole milk yet. Originally she said it would be fine to do so, but then she wasn't sure with the upcoming procedure if it was a good idea. So, I'll probably call Dr. D's office to double check because both Shawn & I remember him saying that when we switch we'll probably know more. Dr. Hoshauer answered all the many, many questions I had taken with me, which was very nice and helpful. In addition, Joshua got three shots including the flu vaccine and they took more blood while we were there to test him for lead paint. Our poor little one passed out the moment we got back to the car and has napped ever since. I think he was worn out physically and emotionally. Dr.Hoshauer said that when we go back at 15 months he should know his animals, the sounds they make, his shapes and colors, etc. We have lots of work to do! Please, Lord, help me balance my work responsiblities with giving Joshua the attention he needs and deserves! 
2 comments:
Um, shapes and colors seems a bit ambitious for 15 months. Jude is 19 months and doesn't know ANY of them...nor did some of the two year olds that I just had in Sunday School. So, don't stress out about that. Animals though...that seems reasonable. I can't believe how big the Bean is now! It must be so amazing to you.
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Actually, come to think of it, Jude didn't know his animals until his 18 month check up. He knew that the doggie goes arf-arf because of Blue Dog, but I don't think he started making a lot of other animals sounds and pointing to them when he was doing them until around 17 months. Now, I do think he is a little slower verbally, but Roseville felt he was right on target for a boy. Anyway, I just didn't want you to be consumed with feeling like he needs to be talking at the next appointment...not that you are. :)
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