A few weeks ago I took Jonah in for his 2 year check-up. After an hour and a half at the doctor's office, I got to leave. There was an intern there from the Children's Hospital in Denver, and she came in and asked me too fill out a developmental survey about Jonah, ie. Is he kicking a ball? jumping with both feet off the ground? etc. Well Jonah has not been much of a talker, (partly my fault cause we're just now taking the pacifier away) and this caused them some concern. The regular doctor came in saying he's obviously not autistic, just talking late. (okay, thanks for the info!) I think the intern thought it was a possiblity since he ignored her when she came in and didn't say anything to her. I was about to leave when he came back in and asked me to do a follow up with my regular pediatrician in 6 months to make sure he's talking okay. I told them over and over that his dad talked late, and I'm not concerned about it. All this to say: yesterday he said to his Papa, "Papa, I see Daddy." Not entirely clear, but you could definitely tell what was said. I'm still not concerned that he's 'not talking' a whole lot, HA! Normally the pediatrician I usually see says, he looks good, keep doing what you're doing. I wish I had gone to him. I don't think this other doctor is a bad doctor at all, I still like him, just think a lot more concern was put on cause the intern was there, than should have been.
Okay, so Jonah is pretty much off the charts for height, weight, head size. 34 lbs, 37" tall, and his head is at 101%. He's just a big boy, which is also no surprise cause me and Jesse aren't exactly tiny people! They also said that Jonah has a heart murmur, murmer?, anyway, still no concern. They aren't concerned about it either. I speak over him that he is PERFECTLY HEALTHY and WHOLE, in JESUS name! (PS my regular pediatrician, who used to be a pediatric cardiologist has never mentioned it!) It probably sounds like I'm upset at the doctor, I'm not, I still like him. So that's my 2 year old update on Jonah, sorry so lengthy.
Today I'm officially 15 weeks pregnant. I've felt the baby move and have another appointment next week. Five weeks from now I get to find out what I'm having. Hopefully, we get a good view. I'm starting to feel better, except I've had a cold the past 2 days which has kinda put me back down in the 'sick' feeling category. I am still napping most days, I need it!
Alaina is still, Alaina. What can I say? She talks non-stop, is curious about everything, and is so so funny. She's got the greatest sense of humor. She's becoming more grown up, doing chores better, helping out with her brother. She's just such a sweet girl.
Jesse went on a mission trip to LA with the youth group in our church. They ministered to the homeless on Skid Row, did community outreaches handing out food to needy families, and went to the beach of course. Pictures to come, if I ever remember to get them developed!
A mom knows best, and if you instincts tell you he is just fine, HE IS! Beckham is almost 8 months onld, barely rolling over, not sitting by himself, doesn't want to support weight on his legs, etc. He's just a little blob. He babbles and laughs and cognitively acts his age. He didn't even hold his head well until he was 5 months old! I am not worried and am loving the long baby stage. Kids do things on their own time. That age before they talk is precious and I think Jonah is just the cutest thing. He's almost as big as Kaden; I can't believe it! Our boys will be so glad to be the big, tall, handsome boys in school :) Sorry this was so long... ;)
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