We took Luke to the pediatrician for his one year well visit this morning. Here are his "official" stats-
Luke at 1 year
Weight - 20 lbs 2 oz, 10th percentile
Height - 29 1/2 inches, 50th percentile
Head Circumference - 47 1/2 cm, 75th percentile
Given he was about 23 lbs (fully clothed) at a ear check in December, I was a bit shocked by the weight. He has been sick and teething and transitioning to whole milk and becoming more picky and on and on, so it is explainable. They want to see him in 6 weeks for a weight check. 10th percentile may be his new curve (that's been Kate's steady state from about age 1 to today) but if he slips at all below they will be concerned. He did gain 1 pound in three months - three months during which he was incredibly active. Doctor also said to cut out bottle cold turkey. That can cause a bit of a hunger strike so best to just get it over with as in the long run that is what is best for his teeth and his language development. If he'll only eat fruits and veggies (which is about 90% true) then she suggested adding olive oil or butter to all his veggies. He had four vaccines - Hep A, Hep B, Varicella (chicken pox) and MMR - which I really hate. Not that anyone in their right mind would be excited about their kids' shots, but the controversial and conflicting information surrounding vaccines, however unfounded, just makes me always feel anxious and uncertain. I trust the doctor and modern medicine and don't intend to carve my own path through childhood vaccines, but it doesn't help that Luke cried for 45 minutes straight and then passed out afterwards. He ate no lunch and drank no milk, so I am off to make some carrots and green beans in butter so I am armed and ready when the troops wake up!
Hang in there, Mom!
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