Jack actually liked (read: tolerated very well) the doctor with the exception of the stethescope. Chris and I love the doctor. Dr. Mitchell has a sub-speciality in international adoption, and he reviewed Jack Yiyun's files when we first considered adopting him.
Jack is still weighing in at 22.4 lbs which is at a lower percentile than those for his height and noggin, so the doctor recommended that his drinks be Pediasure, and that we continue to feed him the regular food we've been giving him. The doctor also said to keep him greased up with cream to prevent the itching and scratching. As proud parents, we were delighted to hear Jack is at the top in terms of his developmental ranking compared to what he's seen for other children that were adopted.
His vaccination records showed he was pretty good on shots, so prior to getting the titration results, he only needed two shots and a PPD test; we'll return to the office on Saturday morning to have that test read and to bring in the poop. Yes, multiple samples of poop. Oh please, like we all haven't taken poop samples before - if not for our kid, or our self, then for our dog or cat, right? Don't lie.
Then we went off for a bunch-o-lab work; mainly gallons of blood plus some. The main point here is that Jack didn't fight it too hard and even though he wailed and cried, within 15 feet of leaving the lab room, he was smiling and waving goodby to the technicians.
Now mommy is smiling because it is nap time.
7 comments:
What a big boy Jack was today - I think he deserves a special treat! Time to start spoiling him :o)
You mean that haven't started yet ???
Sounds like a huge day for all! Congrats on the great medical checkup... And I LOVE the new blog format! cmr
OMG. I know I haven't talked to y'all in a while, and hadn't checked in on developments here either, but WOW! I guess it's been longer than I thought. Last time I looked you were still waiting, and now you're gone and returned a larger family! Congratulations to all three of you, and Welcome Home Jack!
-Amanda V.
Welcome home, Carol, Chris, and Jack Yiyun! What an adventure you've been having... it's been so fun to read all about it! You'll catch up on sleep someday, and he'll be growing at an amazing rate before you know it. Please watch your doorstep about the end of July for something for your very sweet and active little boy (no more hints :-)
Margaret BP
We love Dr. Mitchell as well. We travel over the evil HRBT to go there!!! If Jack ever has any developmental issues and he reccommends Dr. Montgomery, go! He is just as incredible.
Your blog is amazing! Congratulations on Jack - he is amazing. We are waiting for out TA to go pick up our son, who is Chengdu. He is abotu 6 months younger than your son. We live in Fredericksbrug, VA...thinking it may be way cool to let the boys meet sometime? email me at mkder@aol.com if you'd like. Michelle
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