Their appointment was in the afternoon so we didn't talk about it much because we didn't want to stress them out. They had already asked several times in the weeks leading up to their birthday if they had to get shots this year. I didn't want to lie to them, so they knew what was coming at the appointment!
Like last year, the appointment started off with having to do a urine sample. Being as lucky as I am, they both wanted me to help them with it this year. Fischer had great aim and his was quite simple. It was just a bit tricker getting positioned correctly to get Addison's, but we managed. Luckily this didn't phase them at all, and they were quite excited to put their cups in the "magic door" in the wall (the little window where you put it and the nurse grabs it from the other side).
Next, it was on to weight, height and blood pressure. They did great with all of this, but didn't love when the blood pressure cuff got tight. As usual, they are very close in height and weight. I keep waiting for one of them to take off, and I know it will happen eventually. Here are their stats:
Addison - 33 pounds (32%), 40 inches (55%) with a BMI of 14.5 (23%)
Fischer - 34 pounds (31%), 40.5 inches (53%) with a BMI of 14.6 (15.2%)
The doctor was very satisfied with how they are growing! After height and weight, it was time for the finger prick - which was awful last year. This year, they also had to do a hearing test, so one nurse took Fischer back for that and I went with them, while Scott stayed out with Addison while she got her "bug bite." I could hear her screaming, and the nurse we were with was basically shouting at Fischer to try and cover up her screams so he wouldn't get freaked out about having to do that too! Such stress! :)
Fischer had to point out some objects on a chart, and the nurse was cracking up because he called the hot dog a sausage. She said that was a first. :) Next he had to put the headphones on and point to the object that the lady said into his ear. He did ok with this... he was distracted by other things in the room and was only half paying attention to the lady talking in his headphones. Also, we found out later during his exam, he had an ear infection, so the fluid was probably making it harder for him to hear. She said because of the infection, she wasn't concerned since he can hear and speaks clearly, so they will just test again at 5.
It was time to switch, so I took Fischer out for his bug bite while Addison did her hearing test. He didn't cry at all, which was nice! He whined a little but there were no tears, and Addison did great with her hearing!
Then it was time to go to the exam room. Addison chose to wear a paper gown, which she said was beautiful, and Fischer opted to just hang out in his undies. He excitedly yelled at the nurse "I'm NAKED!!!" :)
The nurse asked a few questions and did the eye chart test! They each had to cover one eye, then the other, and read shapes off of a chart. Both did great once we could get them to settle down and focus. Why do they get so hyper at the doctor's office?!
We brought their new digital cameras along (Jim and DiDi gave them those!) to keep them occupied while we waited for Dr. Haile to come in. They enjoyed taking pictures of each other.
She finally came in and she did her exams. They both sat on the table together for most of that time. They also like to try and "help" her, which I'm sure she appreciates! As usual, she let them play with her stethoscope. She asked some questions as she was doing the exams, and I asked all of my questions too. This is when we found out about Fischer's surprise ear infection!
We talked about night time potty training (at this point they might go to college sleeping in pull ups - she said not to stress over it quite yet), behavior, car seats, appetite, along with many other things. I always have a lot of questions to fit in during a short appointment!
Then it was time for shots. :( Poor Fischer started crying, looked at Dr. Haile and said "But are you just kidding??" It was pitiful! And they didn't stop crying until they were done. The nurse that came in and did the shots was SO fast. Fischer went first, then Addison and she was done before I knew she started! We got them dressed, they got to pick a prize and a sticker, and it was time to hit up Krispy Kreme!
Overall, it was a great appointment, and it's always nice to hear the doctor say she's pleased with how they are doing!
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