February 24, 2007

Jen and Elliot update

I meant to write this a week or so ago, but when I logged in there were over 300 spam comments I had to delete. By the time I had finished cleaning them all up I had completely forgotten about my post! Spammers go away!!

Elliot had his 18 month checkup 2 weeks ago. He was suppsed to get a couple of shots (HepA and DTaP), but he didn't because he was recovering from a cold. He's still recovering; he has a lingering cough that makes him sound at times like he's a heavy smoker. I plan to take him in to the pediatrician next week, for his shots if he's better, for a checkup if he's not. His growth curves are tracking nicely; he's just below 10% for weight and length.

I had my own checkup the day before Elliot's. Weight gain and blood pressure are good, and we heard the baby's heartbeat loud and clear. I also had to take a glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. This involves fasted for several hours, drinking a bottle of stuff that tasted a lot like Sunkist, waiting an hour, and having blood drawn. Gary took me out to lunch afterwards, although breakfast would have been more appropriate.

Posted by Jen at February 24, 2007 06:56 AM
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You had to do that glucose test last time! Do you have to do it for every single baby?

Posted by: Jessica at February 24, 2007 09:33 AM

Glad all is ok. Hope Elliot gets rid of his cough soon. You used to get coughs that seemed to go on for months and months!!

Posted by: Mom at February 26, 2007 03:02 PM