4 year Dr. visit

This morning, B-man went to his primary care dr. for a 4 year-old well check. Last time we went to the dr., it was hard for him (and me). They couldn't even weigh or measure him because he was crying and freaking out. And he really, really wanted out of that office. So I took our senior therapist along for back-up. In what has become typical of B whenever I am worried about how he'll do, he was a complete champ. We opted to leave the stroller in the car and he happily went in to both the main office and the exam room. He followed direction and got his weight and height checked as well as blood pressure, eyes, ears, mouth. He did great and the dr. was impressed. He even repeated her sentence one time.

Here are his stats along with his big brother at 4 (in parentheses)

Weight: 38 lbs, 50-75% (36 lbs, 50-75%)

Height: 42", 75-90% (39 5/8", 25-50%)

BMI: 14.9, 10-25% (16.1, 50-75%)

It would appear that B is going to be Tall like his daddy. He has had a big growth spurt this last year. At big brother's FIVE year check, he was the same weight and 1/2 an inch shorter.

Our primary topic of conversation and concern revolved around B's diet which admittedly is atrocious. Unfortunately, there are no magic solutions. B is so picky and it's difficult to introduce new things. He won't even do a different BRAND much less a new food. But he's healthy, he's growing and there's only so much we can do. We'll keep trying. One day at a time.

It was comical some of the questions the dr. asked. She clearly doesn't know B at all "is he aggressive with his brother?" The kid does not have an aggressive bone in his body. And she seemed shocked that he is potty trained at night and so on track with so many of the physical milestones. She remarked about how calm he acted. He is such a good boy. When I think about all of the challenges we could face with this diagnosis, we are very lucky that he is who he is.  I can handle food and communication challenges. I'm not sure I could handle an aggressive, unhappy kid. Luckily we don't have to.