Emma's 18 month doctor visit on Monday went really well. Her new doctor is very patient and nice. Emma did not seem to mind him at all. Plus, they give out books to their patients as part of a reading program. That made Emma happy!
The doctor told us that between 18 months and 2 years kids go through a language explosion where you can't keep track of the number of words they can now say. Having front teeth aids pronunciation and enunciation. Just to prove his point, when we got home, Emma clearly said "book." Not just "buh." The K sound was clear as a bell. And sure enough, she repeats more words accurately and is just a happily bubbling chatty Kathy.
Here are the stats: weight, 29 pounds (90th%tile); height 35 inches (100th%tile). Yes, her height is at the 100th%tile. Off the curve in other words! She got a tetanus shot, too. The nurses (and doc) commented on her nice, chunky thighs that are perfect for sticking with long, sharp needles. Emma tensed up and stuck out her bottom lip but she did not cry or shed a tear when they stuck her. She is such a brave girl!
The doctor told us that between 18 months and 2 years kids go through a language explosion where you can't keep track of the number of words they can now say. Having front teeth aids pronunciation and enunciation. Just to prove his point, when we got home, Emma clearly said "book." Not just "buh." The K sound was clear as a bell. And sure enough, she repeats more words accurately and is just a happily bubbling chatty Kathy.
Here are the stats: weight, 29 pounds (90th%tile); height 35 inches (100th%tile). Yes, her height is at the 100th%tile. Off the curve in other words! She got a tetanus shot, too. The nurses (and doc) commented on her nice, chunky thighs that are perfect for sticking with long, sharp needles. Emma tensed up and stuck out her bottom lip but she did not cry or shed a tear when they stuck her. She is such a brave girl!
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