The 2 year checkup

We had our 2 year checkup last week. Here's the lowdown -

Payton - Her lung are clear after being sick twince in the past month. We'll see how she does with her new inhaler as we start cold and flu season. We talked about lockdown for this winter like we've done the past two season. Have you ever tried to keep two 2 year olds entertained for months at home? So we'll just avoid the crowds and sick people, say a few prayers, cross our fingers and see what we get. She had to get her finger poked (which she did like a trooper and didn't make a peep) and a flu shot this time. She's not anemic this time which is good. In the future there will probably be a thyroid and bone age test done but he's not too worried about it right now. She has grown in all areas so there's no concerns there at all. She's 32 inches (8%) and 25lbs 13oz (37%). Not too bad for not correcting their age anymore.


Parker - Dr. W said that he continues to grow but not very fast, and pumping more calories into him won't make him grow. At some time in the future we may test his tyroid and bone age test done too. He also got his finger poked and a flu shot and it was quite a dramatic event. We talked about getting him off his tube. He gets enough calories from his tube feedings so everything else is extra, and he's only gained about 2 pounds this year so far (all his clothes from last winter still fit him, they might just be a little short). And he doesn't like to drink. We talked about changing feeding tube schedules. I'm still hung up on the weight gain issue so we are going to see a new GI doctor this week to talk about it. If they tell me that I'm crazy I'll back off for a little while. But that tube isn't going anywhere anytime soon. And his head has grown more this time so that is a good thing to not have to worry about that too. He's 31.25 inches (2%) and 22lbs 1oz (3%).

We have therapy this week and next week, see the GI on Thursday and then get ready for an ENT appointment the beginning of November to talk about another procedure for Parker. We'll keep you updated!