For Miley, she had a hearing test and a vision test for the first time. She didn't really get what she was supposed to do for either one. For the hearing test, she was supposed to say "Beep" everytime she heard a beep. She did it once, and then wouldn't do it again. So then the nurse had her clap everytime she heard a beep. She did that about 4 times, then stopped again and said she was "All done."
For the vision test, they gave her a paper with 4 pictures on it...a square, a circle, a house, and an apple. She had to look at a chart a few feet away with one of her eyes covered, and point to whichever shape the nurse was pointing to on her sheet. She would do it about every other time, and then same thing...was "All done." The doctor didn't seem to concerned though. He just said it was good practice for future appointments.
The doctor also had some pictures that he wanted Miley to identify (a cat, a horse, a dog, a bird, etc.) but she just kind of nuzzled in and wouldn't say anything. The same thing happened with colors. I know she knows all that stuff, so it was a little frustrating that she wouldn't do it for him, but oh well, right? :)
Other than that, it was all the normal stuff like looking in her ears, listening to her heart and lungs, etc. Miley ALWAYS cries during this part of her appointment, and this was the first time she didn't and she was even laughing a little bit! Big improvement. :) She also didn't have to get any shots this time, which I am sure made the whole experience much more pleasant than normal for her.
Her three years stats are:
Height: 35 3/4 inches - 25%
Weight: 29.5 pounds - 25-50%
As for poor Landon, he wasn't as lucky as Miley, and had to get two shots and an oral vaccination. After his two-month shots, I was a little worried, because he was cranky for DAYS afterwards, and had a large, hard, lump where one of the shots was for a few days. This time was much better though, and he is already back to his normal, happy self a couple of days later. He also just had the standard check up, but we were able to ask about some skin things he has had going on, and it looks like he has eczema. Fortunately, it isn't bad, and we are just supposed to keep him really well lotioned at all times.
His four-months stats are:
Height: 26 1/2 inches - 90-95%
Weight: 14 pounds, 11 ounces - 50%
Head Circumference: 17 inches - 75%
I don't know that I will ever try to have both kids appointments at the same time again (unless I know Cameron can be there with me!), but it sure was nice to get both of them done at the same time! Can't believe how fast these two kiddos are growing up...
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Miley actually sounds like she did pretty well! The docs aren't messing around with those 3-year appointments, are they? I was a little frustrated too when Bode wouldn't do things that I knew he could do (and usually likes to do!) or answer questions that I knew he knew the answers to. Oh well. Maybe they should give us moms something a few months before hand to prepare the kids better for the appointment. Ha ha.
Thats funny that Landon and Cruze are the exact same height at 4 months. Landon still has some catching up to do in the weight department, though. Ha ha! And we dealt with eczema with Bode... I thought it was a dry Colorado thing but sounds like it can happen to you folks in humid Minnesota too!
Ugh, I think I told you we had the same issue with Jack and the vision test. He did great with one eye and then the next eye he apparently got bored and was more interested in the patch they used to cover it. Sort of annoying. Jack has had eczema since he was a newborn and it makes me sad that he doesn't quite have the "baby soft" skin especially when he has flare ups. We switched over to using aveeno products with him since they didn't have any scent and it seemed to help (along with some prescription cream during the winter months)
That's nice that you could get them both done at once. I'm actually doing Brinley's 3 year and Cam's 6 month appointment together next month. I didn't think to have Taber come but maybe it would be good to have some back up! Especially for the shots. Cam got a fever and was really fussy after his last set. I hate shots!
Brinley and Cam both have eczema and we have found aquiphor to be a pretty effective treatment. That and cutting out dairy from my diet when I was nursing Brin, but I couldn't keep it up because I love dairy too much ; )
Looks like Miley is still a little peanut and Landon is tall! I always think it's fun to see their stats : )
I do both kids' appointments together every time. I've gotten used to it but I HATE it just the same. I feel your pain.
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