Preston 365

Today was Preston's 15 month checkup!

Weight: 24.2lbs (50th %)
Length: 32 inches (75%)
Head Circumference: 49cm (90%)

It was nice to actually go to the doctor and get to sit on the "well" side for once! His weight has dropped some, and on his growth chart you can see how it spikes and then goes down and then back up. This is mostly due to him being sick so much, but will balance out.
I asked about him walking, because while Preston CAN walk, he choses NOT to walk. The doctor said the average age for a walker is 13mo, so he's not too far behind, and that there really isn't much we can do since it isn't a muscle issue, its more of a confidence issue. We still work on it everyday, and the past few days he's been taking little steps between things on his own, so he's getting the hang of it!
His adenoids were discussed, and due to the fact Preston is a BIG mouth breather, snores and gets colds/earaches/sinus infections often he does think that they are enlarged. However he wants to wait and see if he grows into them. If he doesn't then eventually we'll have them removed which is no big deal.

Even though his eating is getting better and he's learning to like new things Preston still has very little interest in meats, so we're going to be trying out giving him a vitamin. Hopefully this will also help him get less sick.

Then came the part where he got 2 shots & cried on the 2nd one like his feelings were hurt. He has a very distinct hurt feelings cry that involves a big bottom lip and huge tears. It didn't last long though once he realized he would get a sucker- which is what he is eating in the picture.

The doctor proclaimed Preston to be delightful (DUH!) and was very pleased with his overall progress.