Tag Archives: pediatrician

Jan 20

4-YEAR CHECKUP

My 4-year stats!

Height: 38 in (8th percentile)

Weight: 35 lbs (43rd percentile)

Number of teeth: 20 (all done!)

Favorite foods: Goat cheese and milk chocolate

Favorite toys: Ummmm…let me think…AIRPLANES!!!

Favorite book: I like a lot of nonfiction books about airplanes and helicopters. But the one that started it all is “Man In The Air” by James Webster.

Favorite word: “Because…?”

Stuff I know: Airlines from all over the world and their paint designs throughout the years; the difference between a Boeing 747, Boeing 737, Airbus A380, Airbus A320, Bombardier Q400, and Cessna 182; sounds most of the letters make (I love spotting a silent E!)

Compare with my last checkup!

Mar 4

PEDIATRICIAN AND THE PARK

Yesterday, I met my new pediatrician, Dr. Cooley. She was a nice lady, but I still made sure to make a dramatic exit by screaming, angrily opening the door of the exam room, tearing off my sweatshirt, and swiftly marching down the hall with no shoes. Then, when asked if I’d like a sticker, replying “NOOOOOOOOOOOO!”

(She is setting me up with a developmental pediatrician, neurologist, and place at the feeding clinic, so Mommy was happy.)

Then we went to the park, even though it was cold and rainy. I was promised the park, and gosh darn it, I was going!

Pediatrician and the park

Pediatrician and the park

Pediatrician and the park

Jan 15

3-YEAR CHECKUP

My 3-year stats!

Length: 35.25 in (10th percentile)

Weight: 28 lbs 8 oz (25th percentile) I’M GROWING!

Number of teeth: 16 (but 2 more are on their way!)

Favorite food: Trader Joe’s organic whole milk plain yogurt – STILL!

Favorite toy: I still love all my cars and trucks equally.

Favorite book: I like a lot of books right now. Probably my favorite, though, is Cars Galore by Peter Stein and Bob Staake.

Fun words I say: Miralax, probiotic, iPad, Kindle, lugubrious (Daddy just taught me that one).

Stuff I can do: Read numbers from 0-19; type “Tayo” in the search field on YouTube; tell the difference between a flat head and a Phillips head.

Compare with my last checkup!

30-month checkup

Dec 22

EAR INFECTION

I’ve been feeling sick, cranky, clingy, and without an appetite for the last two and a half weeks, so I found myself at the doctor yesterday. It turns out my last ear infection never un-infected itself. But not only am I a total pro at taking medicine now, I (shhh) actually kind of like it.

Ear infection

Nov 6

RETAIL THERAPY

Yesterday, I went to the doctor because I’ve been sick for three weeks and have been really tired. I started crying before we even got in the car. So Mommy surprised me with a brand new truck that Grandma and Grandpa sent me. I cheered up right away! Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!

Oh, and I have an ear infection.

Retail therapy

Retail therapy

Retail therapy

Jul 29

30-MONTH CHECKUP

My 30-month stats!

Length: 34 in (5th percentile)

Weight: 24 lbs 12 oz (0 percentile)

Head circumference: 49 cm (50th percentile)

Number of teeth: 16

Favorite food: Trader Joe’s organic whole milk plain yogurt (don’t give me any other kind!)

Favorite toy: All of my cars and trucks. I can’t choose a favorite.

Favorite book: Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry

Words I say: Way too many now to count. But I recently started saying “and,” so now I can make big compound sentences. (For example: White car here and blue car gone.)

Stuff I can do: Recognize numbers, upper case letters, shapes, and colors; say the alphabet, count to 20, sing “Wheels on the Bus” (a thousand times a day!), and pretend to sneeze (ah-ah-ah-choo!)

Compare with my last checkup!

30-month checkup

Jan 16

24-MONTH CHECKUP

My 24-month stats!

Length: 32 in (2nd percentile)

Weight: 23 lbs 3 oz (10th percentile)

Head circumference: 48.3 cm (50th percentile)

Number of teeth: 13 full teeth; 4 partial ones

Favorite food: Tie between yogurt and sweet potatoes

Favorite toy: Anything with wheels!

Favorite book: Tie between Little Blue Truck Leads The Way by Alice Schertle and Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss

Words I say: Mama, dada, baby, doggie, up

Compare with my last checkup!

24-month checkup

Oct 28

FEVER

A week ago, I had my very first fever. And it triggered my very first (and hopefully last) febrile seizure. Dad left work to help mom bring me to the doctor. And, boy, was I exhausted from all that excitement. But the next day, I was back to playing with all of my toys and yelling at the cars on our street. Didn’t miss a beat.

Fever

Jul 18

18-MONTH CHECKUP

My 18-month stats!

Length: 31 1/4 in (10th percentile)

Weight: 21 lbs 15 oz (25th percentile)

Head circumference: 48.2 cm (75th percentile)

Number of teeth: 8

Favorite food: Tie between yogurt and strawberries

Favorite toy: Tie between my wiffle ball and racecar

Favorite book: Tie between Touch And Feel Farm by DK Publishing and Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell

Funny thing I do: I go into a dark bathroom, close the door, bounce around my glow balls, and have a disco!

Compare with my last checkup!

18-month checkup