Today was Nora's 18 month check up. She is 21 lbs. 15 oz. and 32 1/4" long. She is growing just as expected. I was a little worried about her weight not going up that much, but the doctor said that weight gain is expected to slow down around this time. She is around the 20th percentile for her weight and 70th for her height. The doctor's comment: "Well, she'll just have to deal with being a tall and thin woman." Bummer for her. I think I started out like that too ;-)
The doctor was very please with her large vocabulary (they only expect 3-5 words for a normal 18 month's development!) and her ability to name and point to many body parts: head, hair, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, ears, fingers, hands, arms, tummy, belly button, knees, feet, toes, and legs. Chime in here Brian if I'm leaving any out.
The bad part is that she saw another double ear infection! Nora has shown no signs during this one and it doesn't seem to be bothering her at all. We have not been in for a doctor's appointment with her since we've moved here without them telling us she has an infection in one or both of her ears. I think she is getting very used to the pain. It must not be bad right now because she has been in wonderful moods and a joy to be around.
SO...we are off to the ENT next week Thursday to start the tubes-in-the-ears process. Her hearing is just not something I'm willing to compromise. The pediatrician said the ENT would probably have to first puncture her ear drums to drain all the puss before he'd be able to insert the tubes. Joy. He obviously can't do anything with an infection already there. Thank goodness Nana and Papa will be here during all that so she will have a wonderful distraction to keep her in good spirits.
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