Saturday, January 10, 2009

"Her heart is perfect."

We got very good news at Audrey's cardiologist appointment yesterday. The hole in her heart has closed, and she has been discharged from the cardiologist's care. We had an EKG and ECHO done, and Audrey was very good during both procedures. I thought she was going to pull the doctor's glasses off him (you could just see the wheels turning!) but she showed some restraint. This is good since I work with him!

We also saw her pediatrician yesterday for her 1 year appointment. She is 29 1/2 inches long (75th percentile) and 18 lbs, 15.5 oz (19th percentile). The long and lean pattern continues. She needs to gain another pound before being able to face forward in the car - a disappointment for all of us. Her doctor bowed down to me, twice, when I told her she was completely weaned from the bottle. ("But no one actually listens to what I tell them to do at the 9 month appointment!"). Audrey clearly remembered the meanie nurse who administers the shots as she started crying as soon as she saw her. As is the case with each of her routine appointments, Audrey also wasn't feeling well. Her molars have come through, and she has been running a low grade fever and has been very congested. No doubt a combination of new daycare germs combined with teething.

The school report from her teacher at the end of the week was that she can't believe how well Audrey has adjusted to her new surroundings, and that she has been making new friends. Her teacher said she is also "such a joy" to have in class. Let's hope every teacher report is as good!

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