Yesterday we took both girls to the doctor. Marida had her 9 month checkup and Maron had her 30 month checkup. Steve was good enough to take the day off so that he could accompany us, and I am SO thankful he did. I don't know what I would have done otherwise.
Marida's checkup went fine. She was calm and pleasant as the pediatrician (Dr. Bronold, for future reference) examined her. She weighed in at 18 lbs 5 oz and measured 28 inches long. Marida is still sick from (what I thought was) the cold she and Maron had last week, and as Dr. Bronold listened to her lungs she informed us that Marida actually has bronchiolitis, as we as what is possibly an ear infection in her left ear. There's nothing to prescribe fr bronchiolitis, it should just clear up on its onw in another week or two. I need to keep a close eye on in case she gets a fever or starts vomiting, but she should be okay. The doctor did however request to see Marida again in a month to check on her ear and give her the 2nd flu shot they couldn't give her yesterday.
Maron's checkup was much more of a struggle. She has had a horrible fear/hatred of the doctor's office since she was 18 months old. Each time we go there I hope it will be at least a little bit better, but no dice. Maron weighed in at 27 lbs and, as she would not stand still long enough to accurately measure her height, they recycled her height from last time, which was 34 1/2 inches. Maron is healthy and developing normally, drastic turn for the cranky and fussy included. Dr. Bronold suggested we get Maron a docotr play kit to help her get past her fear of all things relating to an exam room. I bought one for her yesterday and we spent the evening helping sick patients feel better, including Daddy, Tigger, Eeyore, Mommy and Stitches the sock monkey. By the time we put Dr. Maron to bed she refused to be seperated from her medical kit. And when I said good night to her she replied, "Good night Dr. Mommy."
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