Weight - 28lbs (95th percentile)
Height - 32 inches (70th percentile)
Head - 19 3/4 inches (95th percentile)
It's getting to be a big joke at the Pediatrician's office now. I have been there way too many times in the past few weeks. It's been a rough couple of weeks with both girls...to say the least. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our family and friends who have checked in with us, sent e-mails, called, sent a text, watched one or both the girls. I hate to sound so negative lately, but it's very difficult to see your children suffer....it drains the life out of you.
Macie had her regular 18 month check up today with the added bonus of having to had some blood work done. They are checking for metabolic disorders (diabetes, thyroid, etc.), Precocious Puberty, blood counts, platelet counts, potassium levels, ....you name it, she's being tested for it. She also has "Intoeing" on her right foot/leg. The Dr. said it's either metatarsus adductus (which is a "turn in the foot"), but believes it's internal tibial torsion (a "twist in the tibia"). It's another "wait and see" issue that may correct itself. If not, there are options to correct it. I've noticed for a while that her jammies don't fit her right foot the same way as the left. The traction on the bottom of the feet does not line up with the bottom of her foot, it's up on the side of her foot. Hard to describe. I noticed that it's getting worse and is starting to affect her knee. She does stumble once in a while because of it, but she has some amazing balance and always manages to catch herself. She does face plant once in a while, but not too often. Doesn't seem to bother her any, but would imagine if it doesn't correct itself that there would be some long term issues.
So, add this to the list of things to worry about.
One day at a time, right? I can't change the outcome of any of this, we can only pray that everything works out for the best.
Poor thing got her chicken pox shot today too. We weren't going to do it, but Phil hasn't had chicken pox and protecting Macie from it protects Phil from getting really ill.
I need a drink!!!
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