We finally got into the pediatricians office I have had my eye on. It was also a recommendation from a few of the other wives in the ward.
We really like Jenna's new doctor. He is so good with Jenna. She was laughing, playing and totally interacting with him. While he was using the light tool they follow with their eyes she kept reaching for it. So he said, "here you go little lady." Then he picked up Jenna's little stuffed monkey and told her to check it out. Also asking her when she got her doctors licence. I loved it. He talked to her just like she was any other person. I loved that. He's an older guy funny man with kids and grand kids. A BIG plus when you look for a Pediatrician. He was really impressed with Jenna and how she calmly sat there while he checked her heart beat, arms, legs, knee reflex, mouth, ears and head. Especially considering he was a new face for her. He explained that at this age they are usually annoyed with sitting, frustrated with being held, wild, distracted and apprehensive. Not Jenna, she jumped right in like Dr. Butler was an old friend. It made it nice and easy. She had so much fun with him. He played down on her level. They played with her monkey, read a book, ate her grapes and played peek a boo. Then off came diaper to make sure she was fully safe, sound and healthy all over. After the check he let her hop down and play naked considering how hyper and active she is! Oh, and boy is she! She was running around bum naked in the office and ..........oops a surprise ladies and gentlemen. POOP!!! Right in a perfect curl on the office floor. Poor startled confused Jenna looked up at me then down pointing and repeatedly saying, "uht oh, uht oh mani!" He was so chill about it. "No worries and great job Jenna. I'll grab a nurse" explained Dr. Butler. Mortified, yet calm I found my self cleaning up POOP and explaining to little Jenna it was okay. Sometimes we all need to poop and it's a normal healthy thing. I didn't want her to be sad or nervous about her actions. Especially since she got a potty and we practice sitting on it! It was just one of those embarrassing moments as a mom! Overall we had a great time and are extremely happy to have a doctor in place for Jenna.
THE STATS..........
Warning we still have a tiny one on our hands!! Perfectly healthy and tiny!
Weight: 18 lbs 6 oz still in the 0%
Height: 30 inches moved to 15% YAY Jenna!!
Head: I can't remember the measurement, but it was in the 45 %
Despite the numbers on paper Jenna is doing awesome! She is healthy and the doctor had no concerns at all. The only concern I had with Jenna was her sudden regression in talking and saying words :( He explained that can happen in some little ones and he wasn't worried about it based on here interactive skills and listening skills. Jenna understands pretty much anything you ask/tell her. Just like her just up and walking at 10 1/2 months like it was nothing, he thinks one day she'll just chat away like she always has. He told me he loves our interactions together and that Jenna is spunky, energetic, fun, lively and adorable Little girl. Nice things to here as a mother. He told me he is excited to get to know her over the next 4 years. He did tell us to up her dairy in other forms since Jenna would not drink milk for us AT ALL!!! Well, good news!! She has been drinking milk and eating a slice of cheese before bed every night for a little over a week now. Yay!
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Oh dear. That is totally something Carter would do. The other day he pooped on his floor and then stepped in it and got it everywhere! Carter hates milk too!
Elizabeth wouldn't drink milk either, until I started mixing it with a couple teaspoons of Carnation Instant breakfast. She loves it now! It has all sorts of good vitamins and stuff so I don't feel guilty letting her drink chocolate milk all the time. Her weight shot up from the 0% to 5% over a couple months and she's been doing great ever since.
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