doctor visit

On Tuesday Oliver had his third visit to the IA (international adoption) doctor. The first visit was a little crazy, all the measurements, general poking, a TB test, and a blood draw that would make me pass out. The second visit was to look at the positive TB test, followed by a chest x-ray to confirm that he did not have an active form. That positive TB mark stuck around on his arm for over a month!

This visit was much simpler, though Oliver still found it necessary to scream and cry upon request to stand on the scale and lay on the measuring table. Oh well, sometimes those people come with needles and scariness, better cry just in case.

Since his visit at the end of February he has grown upward a respectable 2 inches and outward 2 pounds. Moving him into the 10th percentile for height and the 25th percentile for weight. His little head also slightly increased in size, must be all that letter practice. Need more room to store all that information.

Next we waited in the exam room for the doctor. We are lucky enough to be the first appointment, making that wait very short. The main reason the doctor wants to see us every two months is to check his growth and also to make sure he is not having any side effects to the TB medication.
"Diarrhea?" -No
"Stomach Pain" -Um he hasn't mentioned anything about that
"Jaundice?" -No, does not seem tan/orange to me
He went on to ask a bit about Oliver's sleeping and eating habits, asked if I had any questions, and called it good.

I finally asked for a number for a primary care physician, because I guess it's time to get a regular pediatrician and not just an IA doctor. I assume that at some point he will get sick, or need more shots. This particular pediatrician has an interest in international adoption, so I'm hoping she will be able to understand Oliver a bit better. Plus with our insurance the only thing that is "free" are well people appointments, so let's go get checked! Everything else we have to pay 100% of, I'm ready for that health care reform to kick in.

Anyway, congratulations to Oliver. Way to gain weight, inches, head size, and overall awesomeness. Keep it up.