Sean's 2-yr Check Up

Sean had his two year check up yesterday, and I know my little guy's getting so big because we don't have to go back until he's three!  It wasn't that long ago that the visits were every few months, was it?

Here's the scoop on Little Man Sean:

Height:  33 inches (25th percentile) i.e. he's short

Weight:  24.5 pounds (10th percentile) i.e. he's really frickin' skinny!

They no longer measure the head, but I don't think any would argue that he has a gargantuan cranium.  Even though he's a bit short now, the doc still predicted that Sean will be six feet tall, based on my and Trey's height (assuming that I guessed right that Trey was 6'1").

But I had lots of questions answered, and Sean won't be too excited about everything that went down.  The doctor attributed some of Sean's food pickiness and low weight to the fact that he drinks too much juice - so only 2% milk at the three meals and water in between.  Long explanation short, he's getting too much energy and satisfaction, but not enough actual calories, from the juice.  Plus, his digestive issues are fine now, so there's no need for all that "help."  So it also explains his, um, "lack of firmness" in the diaper area.  But the doc's not worried about his health, and agreed that our crazy schedule these past two months hasn't helped.  So back to our normal schedule, keep offering him lots of variety, feed him what we feed ourselves.  And expect normal 2 year old fickleness and testing of limits!

Dr. Felkel also suggested the book 1-2-3 Magic by Dr. Thomas Phelan, a positive reinforcement parenting book.  Luckily, the Blake's across the street have the book for us to borrow. Trey's annoyed, but since he disciplines so differently than I, I asked him to please read it and not dismiss it.  Trey uses humor to deflect Sean's bad behavior, and I use time outs, so we need to get on the same page.  Joe and Ann (i.e. The Blake's!) both admitted it was a great book and worked wonders with Miss Emma.  

Other than that....

No need for breathing treatments until the first week of October, when cold season starts kicking in.  So far, only colds bring on breathing issues for Sean, no seasonal allergies yet.

But he still has excema, so we'll keep him well lubed!

The doc is sure Sean just had a virus last week, that all his signs are typical of a virus that Sean was allergic to.  Okie dokie.  Still scared the crap out of me!

He gave us some tips on getting Sean to bed at his normal time, despite the fact that it's light until almost 9pm and Sean doesn't want to go to bed!  

No concerns about potty training, or lack thereof.  The doc did love my story about Sean peeing on the floor, tho!

No visit to the dentist necessary until age 3.

They did a basic vision test, and so far he has 20/20 vision like his Momma.

And no shots!  He's up to date on all vaccinations, so I was ecstatic!

And everything else is great - no concerns with speech or physical development, or anything else.  Just a normal two year old.  Who was a very good boy with all that poking and prodding, and Momma was very proud of her little guy!