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Getting Shots on My Birthday?! What the Heck!

Mommy took my 12-month check-up literally and signed me up for my check-up with Dr. Lu exactly on my birthday.  It’s kind of a cruel joke on me because I had no idea what was in store for me.  GongGong and PoPo also accompanied me to witness all the “fun.”

Here are my stats this time:

Weight:  21 lbs 13 ounces (35th percentile).  This time, butt naked without diaper or clothes.

Height:  30 inches (59th percentile).

Head Circumference:  same as all the other times ( > 95th percentile).

Before the torture started, GongGong gave me a piggy back ride and here I was, thinking that this would be the beginning of even more fun:

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Little did I know…not only did I get three shots (Pneumococcal, Hepatitis A, MMR/Varicella combo), I also had my blood drawn for the dreaded carnitine level again.  Hopefully, the levels will continue to be normal.

I was not as brave this time and cried bloody murder with each and every one of the needle sticks.  Who could blame me?  Shots are no fun.  You try getting one in each thigh and another in your right upper arm. 

Luckily, I don’t think I am due to for more shots until 6 months from now.  Whew!

Another Trip to See Dr. Lu

Besides going for my usual routine check-ups, I’ve gone to Dr. Lu one other time when I had the eye infection which was cleared up easily with antibiotic eye drops.  Today, I went again for another non-routine appointment.

I have been having watery diarrhea for two days.  I have been soiling about 8-10 diapers each day, just like my days as a newborn.  Both Mommy and my nanny have no idea why.  No one else has these symptoms.  The breast milk isn’t spoiled.  The food isn’t spoiled.  I don’t have a fever.  Nor have I vomited.  I am otherwise my usual self except for the watery stools. 

Because Mommy was post-call today, she took the opportunity to take me to see Dr. Lu before my status worsened.  Just as Mommy expected, it’s probably something viral.  Other than trying keep up with my normal feeding schedule, I just have to wait for my body to fight it.  Mommy was surprised that I shouldn’t even have any Pedialyte, but Dr. Lu says that it’s not necessary unless there is vomiting. 

Even though it’s not my official 12-month weigh-in yet, my stats today are as follows:

– Weight: 22 pounds (with clothes and diaper) (about 50th percentile)

– Height:  30 inches (about 70th percentile)

– Head Circumference:  20.25 inches (> 95th percentile)

Dr. Lu noted that my head circumference may be a concern, but we’ll see at my 12-month check-up. 

I sure hope I feel better by my birthday.  I need to eat my birthday cake!