Magda and Simone both had doctor's appointments today. Since Magda's old pediatrician dropped our insurance, I had to find a new doctor for the kids. I'm very pleased with Jollyville Pediatrics. The office is bright and warm, the office staff is very nice, and the doctor, Evelyn Spencer, and her nurse, Shasta, are personable and great with kids.
Magda got rave reviews on all her developmental milestones. She's got great vision (so far), can do everything a 4 year old is suppose to be able to do, is in the 55th percentile for height, and the 48th percentile for weight. She almost made it through getting her shots without crying, but the FOURTH one put her over the edge. She got over it quickly and she really liked her silver, sparkly band aids.
Simone is absolutely thriving. She is in the 75th percentile for weight and at 23" is in the 74th percentile for height. She too can do everything that is appropriate for her age (tracking objects, lifting her head, smiling and responding to us (my personal favorite)). It was a heart breaker when she got her shots (3 sticks!!). We had her lying on the table and she was looking at my face and starting to smile. When she got the first shot, her eyes got really big. Then she took a deep breath, turned red in the face, and started to wail. She was not nearly as impressed with her silver, sparkly band aids as Magda was.
Stepan and I were also able to get our flu shots at the pediatricians. Stepan says his didn't hurt, but mine sure did! Magda held my hand to help me through it (Simone was nursing). I didn't cry (I was trying to set a good example), but it did hurt more than I expected it to. I think my tolerance for pain/discomfort is lessening as I get older. I did not get a silver, sparkly band aid - very disappointing!
Posted by jfer at October 17, 2008 2:04 AMCongratulations on the great check-ups. Hopefully won't be too long before we can admire your little ladies again - we certainly told their Czech grandparents how wonderful your girls are.
Posted by: Cynthia on October 17, 2008 11:46 AMPoor little bitty Simone! They do seem so betrayed when they get shots at that age. At least with nursing it's easy to provide quick comfort. That's wonderful to hear about all the milestones--I love doctor's visits like that! Congratulations to you both.
Jonathan had sympathy for you about not getting a silver, sparkly band-aid. You could have one of our Spiderman ones next time you come over if you like . . .
Posted by: Elizabeth on October 17, 2008 5:09 PM