Joseph had his 1 year check-up
Yesterday Joseph went in for his one year check-up and everything looks great. The Dr. said he looks like he is developing wonderfully and most of the issues we have been dealing with during this past year seem to have self corrected. He continues to spit-up and have some signs of reflux but nothing worth medicating at this time, his extremities looked good we just have to wait and see what next winter brings! Joseph has gained weight (19.11 pounds) and has moved up to (almost) the 10th percent tile (from less than 3rd at 9 months), this is wonderful because as we move from baby food and bottles to table food and cups I don't have to be terrified that he is consuming enough calories, though it will continue to remain a concern for me I am sure. Joseph's height has dropped a bit, 28.5 inches to about the 15% tile. I think he is taller I don't think the nurse had him fully extended when she measured him, though I don't think she was short changing him inches so it probably would not have made much of a difference. I guess we can't count on that basketball scholarship to Xavier any more! This poor boy with his "skinny" (he doesn't look it to us), short body apparently has a huge head! He is nearing the 75% tile for head size, and they didn't even measure his cheeks! Over all he is doing well, we are continuing to monitor him and we go back again in 3 months. It has been a crazy busy, full and wonderful year. We are settled into our house, neighborhood, and school, and really enjoying this family we have created. It is so amazing to not only watch your children grow as these incredible, independent, individuals but also as siblings and members of a family. It is really cool to be able to teach your children at such a young age about being part of a community and working together toward a common goal. Eileen and Olivia are such different people but they both offer one another and Joseph such important examples of how to live, Eileen with her structure and routine and Olivia with her humor and free spirit...I can't wait to see what Joseph takes from each of us to become his own person.