So here's the update on the kids:
I took DJ and Andrew to the Dr for their 18 mo and 2 mo check-ups. DJ is weighing in at 33.5 lb and 33 1/4 in (wow, almost a pound per inch!) and Andrew is 11 lb 9 oz and 24 in. (half a pound per in? I think he and DJ need to have a talk . . .) Going in Drew and I had a few questions for the pediatrician about both boys and I walked out with MORE questions then I came with.
Our main concern with DJ was a couple of behaviors that left us baffled AND concerns regarding his hearing/speech. The Dr had me fill out a developmental form and while I was doing that - they checked his hearing. A couple of red flags came up on the form and his left ear failed the testing. We have an appt on Oct 31 with the early intervention dept to do a more thorough evaluation of his development (yep, saw THAT one coming) - they pushed us up on the list since he has a sibling with a known development delay. We have an appt on Nov 8 with the Speech and Hearing dept for a complete exam of his hearing and speech and we'll know more from there.
With Andrew we were just curious about his left eye as it doesn't seem to focus quite as well . . . Apparently it is common for a baby his age to have 1 eye that turns in since they are still learning how to focus and can sometimes "over-focus" - we weren't so lucky. His eye turns out, not in. We have an appt for him Nov 12 with an eye Dr that specializes in these types of eye problems. Finally, while the Dr was feeling his tummy, she could feel something there - more than likely just some stool or his kidneys, but better safe than sorry.
So, apparently God felt we haven't seen enough doctors in our home, He wanted to add just a few more. I'm really finding my sense of humor in all of this - In fact, I was wondering if the Hospital had a punch card (kinda like Subway) where once you see a certain amount of doctors, you win something fun. Wouldn't that ROCK??
Knowing what I know at this point, the only thing on my mind is DJ's hearing as it would explain a few things and hearing can run the gambit on causes and solutions. All the rest are just precautions to make sure everything truly is status quo and as far as Andrew's eye - if anything will need to be done, they usually start with covering one eye or prescribe glasses. Guess we'll know more in a few weeks.
After all of this, plus the appointments for Michael and me, I feel like I should be able to use this as a reference to my multitasking skills. If/when I return to work, if anyone asks about said skills, I think I'm going to giggle, explain that I had 4 kids (3 within 3 yrs) and list the number of Dr.s they saw. Then explain how I successfully carted all 3 little ones with me from visit to visit with little to no incidents. I DARE them to not hire me! LOL
Tonight is dance night and they get to wear their costumes . . . hopefully I get a chance to snag some cute videos and maybe even post them later tonight! Keep your eyes pealed! :)
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