5-Year-Old Checkup

Carter had his 5-year-old check up yesterday.  I had no questions and the doctor had no concerns so it was an easy appointment ... except for the shots.  Carter was due for 2.  He got one shot at his 4-year-old appointment (I think) but this was the first time Carter truly scared.  I don't think he really knew what was going to happen last year but this year he did.  I went back and forth on if I should tell him before the appointment to prepare him or just wait until the nurse was in the room with the needles.  I went with telling him because every time I mention the doctor (for a sick appointment or flu mist or for Rylan), Carter automatically whimpers, "I don't want a shot".

It was a little dramatic and we both may have teared up a little but he survived.  There was some loud screaming while getting each shot and lots of begging not to get the second one.  Brian asked me last night how Rylan did watching and I have no idea - I was completely focused on Carter and didn't even notice Rylan (hopefully he's not scarred either - he keeps telling me though that he's not scared of shots and that he's brave).

Carter brought along his dog to hug and looked happy when leaving the office.

We went straight to Dunkin' Donuts after for a special treat (first time ever for us to get doughnuts other than "Talk Like a Pirate" Day at Krispy Kreme).

Rylan actually ate a doughnut this time!

Here are Carter's measurements from his appointment:

Height: 3'-7" (50-75th percentile)
Weight: 40.2 lbs (50-75th percentile)
BMI: 15.26 (25-50th percentile)

For comparison, at age 4:

Height: 3'- 4.5" (50th percentile)

Weight: 35 lbs (50th percentile)