I decided to delay Addison's 6 year well-visit and her with Alyssa in July. Since Addison is up-to-date on all her vaccines, it wasn't a big deal. She weighs 45 lbs (35th percentile) and 45 inches tall (45th percentile)! This kid is growing too fast! I had to complete a few forms and one was about asthma. After answering the questions and tallying the score it was clear there may be some asthma. The pediatrician confirmed it after examining Addison. She said that typically children outgrow asthma and Addison doesn't have a severe case right now. We have to do Pulmicort daily now to treat her asthma and prevent any damage to her lungs. Pedi said after 3 months we may be able to stop the breathing treatments. Overall, it was a good check-up for Addison.
Alyssa weighs 29 lbs (2nd percentile) and 36 inches tall (6th percentile). Addison weighed 37.5 lbs and was 39.5 inches tall at her 4 year well-visit. The pedi mentioned we could do growth hormones in a few years, but we discuss more at a later date. Yeah, probably not. Alyssa is super healthy, just tiny. I told Alyssa a few days ago that she would be getting a couple of pinches (shots) and she didn't seem to care. She told me that it would only hurt for a second! Okay then! Well, turns out she was due for FOUR vaccines! EEEK! Alyssa has always been pretty good about getting shots in the past, but I was a little worried. I remember Addison's 4 year shots and it wasn't pretty. When the time came for the pinches, the nurse asked me to sit in a chair and put Alyssa on my lap. Once we did that, the nurse crossed Alyssa's arms across her chest and asked me to give her a 'bear hug'. Alyssa got a shot in each leg and each arm.....without flinching or making a sound! She actually smiled at the nurse! Afterwards, the nurse was stunned and said she certainly didn't expect that to happen and gave Alyssa a high-five along with a ring pop. I later heard the nurse telling anyone who would listen about Alyssa getting 4 shots and smiling. I was worried about Alyssa not making a sound and had to ask her if she was okay. She smiled and said yes!
BEFORE SHOTS
Patient of the Year 2014
AFTER SHOTS
