The babies just had their 18 month checkup. I cannot believe I am writing that! Where has the past year and a half gone? At their 15 month appointment Marley also had her 4 year visit, so I scheduled them over two days and took two kids each time. They scheduled these visits over two days as well, but it is not fun going to the doctor two days in a row so their two year appointments will all be on the same day. Might as well get it all done at once right?? The visits went good, Jack went one day and the little girls went the next. Big sis accompanied both visits for "moral support." Jack did well at his visit, but he was definitely missing his sisters (who threw huge tantrums when they realized they were getting left behind.) He cried thru most of his appointment though not for shots. How strange. Marissa did the best and explored while Makayla was getting checked. She cried a little during some of her checkup,but by the end she was talking to the doctor and pointing out pictures to him. Makayla had me hold her the entire time, which was not easy to do while always trying to hold Marissa down for shots. She cried during all her measurement checks as well as any other time the doctor was doing anything to her. The good news is that they are all done shots until they are 4 or 5! So, here are their weights and lengths....
Jack: 22 pounds, 34 inches (tall & skinny)
Marissa: 21 pounds, 31.5 inches (petite)
Makayla: 20 pounds, 31.5 inches (petite)
Jack is the 93rd percentile in length and 33rd in weight, Marissa is 30th and 30th and Makayla is 30th in length and 20th in weight. Considering they started off below the first percentile, and they were born 6 weeks earlier than the other babies they are being averaged against, I can't complain. They are growing! Developmentally they are doing awesome. The doctor was very impressed by all they do and say and is not worried about anything at this time. Marley was great as usual, telling them it'd be over soon and "it really isn't that bad, it'll just burn for a second." She holds their hands when it's their turn and tells them the doctor is a really nice man. That girl is gonna rock as a mama one day (in 25 years.) So, that's the 18 month update. Everyone is doing great and I couldn't ask for much more!
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| Big sis |
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| Marissa having fun at the doctor |
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| Makayla not impressed |
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| Excited |
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| Jack waiting |
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Here comes the doctor guys
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| Makayla was worn out |
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