Update: Kate’s (almost) wellness exam

Monday morning: Kate and Will visit Dr. Milvid.

Will: 37.7 inches tall; 31.4 lbs.
Discussion: While he’s grown an inch or so in the past few months, his weight has been roughly the same for about a year! Will’s previously infected ear was “retracted,” meaning that the swelling was subsiding and it was healing appropriately. No tears, not even a flinch, when he got his flu shot.

Kate: 25.5 inches tall; 16.7 lbs.
Discussion: Ear is still infected. New antibiotic given to try. No flu shot; back in 10 days to check. When we told the doctor of Kate’s lengthy unsupported sitting, backwards scooting, and up-on-her-knees moves, Dr. Milvid gave us a sly smile and said, “Good luck. You’ve got an early walker on your hands.” “How early?” we asked, noting that Will was walking at about 13-14 months. Her answer: This one looks like a 9-month walker.”