The 2 Year Check Up

Until now, 2.0 has had a doctor's appointment every 3-6 months.  He was stripped down to his diaper (which I would have to change) and placed on a little scale to be weighed, followed by being stretched out on the exam table and measured while laying flat.  At his 18 month appointment, the nurse told me that his 2 year appointment would be different.

Today we took off his shoes and he stepped on the big boy scale and stood with his heels against the wall and was measured while standing straight up.  My little baby really is a big boy now.

2.0 is 34 inches tall and weighs 30 pounds even.  He's tall and he's gaining weight like he's supposed to.  Hearing that his weight is in the 75th percentile seemed to scare his father a little bit and there was talk about restricting some of the food in his diet, but I'm not concerned about his weight.  Once summer comes 2.0 will be so active that his diet won't be an issue.  He loves fruits and veggies and eats well.  

My little boy is very healthy.  He was playing with toys and pulling books out from under the exam table.  His pediatrician was also amazed that 2.0 speaks as well as he does and that he's reading words back to me, words I haven't said to him.  

Another wonderful part of this visit was the complete absence of shots.  No shots until his flu shot later this year.  I left with a very happy little boy.

Next goal: potty training!