Today Jack & Maggie saw the pediatrician for their 2-year check-up. This was the first time I took them to the doctor solo and boy, 2 on 1 is exhausting. I felt empowered walking into the office with each on one hand. They were perfect angels in the waiting room. Jack walked back to the room following the nurse with ease, Maggie lost it! She began screaming and clinging to me the minute we entered the hallway. Once we got inside and I tried to set her down, she got even worse. Jack must have sensed her unease and was suddenly uncomfortable with the nurse. Then it was a matter of releasing Maggie's grip, helping Jack calm down to get his vitals and then dealing with Maggie to get her vitals. Where are the 2 year old little people on the charts?
Jack- 23 lbs 32"
Maggie- 21 lbs 32.5"
That's right, we are officially over 20 lbs and 2 years old, which means when we are ready we can move to forward facing in the van! Doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but it's a milestone nonetheless. The doctor was very pleased with their growth. We talked about other milestones and then it was time for the worst part of the visit, shots! I was able to get Maggie calm by this point and she sat while Jack went first. He got pretty upset, but calmed down quickly so we could move onto Maggie. Pretty much the same story. When we were finished she kept repeating "It's alright, all done, all done." Poor things got their TDAP which leaves their legs sore for a day or two. When we got home I gave them each something for pain and they were definitely sore the rest of the day.
I'd say all in all the visit sans a companion went very well. Should this heat ever let up (it's been in the upper 90s and ridiculously humid) I'm ready to take them to King's Island. For now it has been so hot even being outside playing is unbearable. That's summer I guess!
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