One Year Check Up

Carter had his one year check up today. Poor thing remembered getting his H1N1 shot there on Wednesday and was not happy at all about being there! He was fine in the waiting room but as soon as we got back to an exam room, he was screaming a bit (which is not like him at all!).

Carter cried the entire time through all his measurements even though we were holding him. He was okay while we were in the room by ourselves with him waiting to see the doctor, but he was really unsure of the pediatrician still. And when the nurse came in after that to give him the two shots he had to get today, Carter started crying right away! He got over them quickly, but he sure did seem to be dreading them.

Here are Carter's measurements:

• Weight: 18 lb, 14 oz (4th percentile)
• Height: 28.75 in (18th percentile)
• Head Circumference: 47 cm (68th percentile)

Brian and I are a little concerned about his low numbers, but the pediatrician didn't seem to be. He said we'd just keep an eye on his numbers. So, in 3 months, Carter's gained 1 lb, 8 oz, grown 1.25 inches, and his head has basically stayed the same size (only 0.2 cm bigger).

The pediatrician said he looks great and is doing everything he should be. Carter has had really nasty diarrhea all week (sorry, I know, too much information) but the doctor said it's likely due to him teething. Carter's gums are really swollen where his top molars are trying to come in. Hopefully they'll come in fast and he'll be feeling better soon!