* weight = 34.2 lbs. (30th percentile)
* height = 41.5" (75th percentile)
* and apparently they've quit measuring his head circumference
the doctor spent a while talking to jack about his birthday party, his friends, his school and what he likes to play with. while this seemed like nice conversation, it was really a way for her to assess language and cognitive skills as well as social and emotional development. she observed jack still has some pronunciation issues, particularly with "l" (which he pronounces as "w") but that it was all within the normal range. and she complimented his language skills and vocabulary.
she also checked jack over -- examining his spine, his walk, his ability to jump, his heart, chest, eyes, ears and mouth. head to toe. actually, she hadn't examined his toes, so jack prompted her: "check my feet!" yup, the tickle reflex works.
after a very pleasant and positive visit with the doctor ... the nurse came.
in what was the headline for jack, she came in and gave him -- count 'em -- 4 shots. jack tearfully declared he never wanted to come to the doctor again. can't fault him for that.
we then went into a little booth to get his hearing checked. despite parental claims that his listening leaves something to be desired, he raised his hand every time a tone beeped in the headphones -- his hearing is just fine.
so what about the listening???
incidentally, since his last check up 7 months ago, jack has grown 2.5 inches and gained 1.7 lbs.
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