18 Month Stats

We had a fairly uneventful morning at the pediatrician's office.  All except for the screaming part, that is.  

Last week, we were pretty certain something was going on when Jack woke up two nights in a row around 4 am.  He was having a difficult time going back to sleep and on three separate occasions (lucky us) he got sick.  So, we scheduled a doctor's visit and found out he had an ear infection.  Patrick and I were both surprised at the finding, but glad we had an answer to his sudden change in behavior.  It's safe to say he's gotten lots of extra hugs and much more coddling since.  

Back to today.  I guess since we were just at the doctor's office and it was fresh in Jack's mind, he was more resistant to today's check-up than normal.  That PLUS the fact that Dr. Crow mentioned "this is the single most difficult age to examine."  Great.  Lucky me.  

Jack didn't perform any of his tricks, hardly smiled, and cried/screamed most of the visit.  However, we did find that the ear infection has cleared up, so that's great news.  Then when the nurse gave him his shot, he flinched (go figure) and she scratched him with the needle.  Grrr...  You know the silent cry?  This was the most exaggerated one I've ever seen.  Poor little guy.  Most of the time when he cries, like when Dr. Crow was listening to him with the stethoscope, I don't feel too bad for him.  He's not injured, so I don't freak.  But I knew he was hurt.  No fun for this Mommy.  

I feel like I keep reporting the same stats after each check-up, and this time is no different.  He's still long and lean.  He weighs 25 lbs 7 oz (45th percentile) and 34 1/4" long (93rd percentile).  

On our way to the mall for a playdate
after the office visit.

Jack and Caleb playing on the cars.  

Driving the cars nearly always trumps the play center.