Well yesterday I took both kids to the pediatricians office. Ajax for his five year appointment and Noomi for a late 18-month appointment. Both kids are doing well and developing on track. Ajax weighed in at 39.4 lbs and was 43 inches in height. He was below the 50% percentile for both height and weight, and below the average for BMI. He ended up needing one last vaccination, his last Hep A, which I didn’t realize he needed, so that was a fun surprise. The nurse said he’s now done until the age of 11. Noomi was supposed to receive three shots, but had a rash so we held off on the shots. She came in at 35 inches in height, putting he in the 95%, and was 24 lb 10 oz, putting her in the 25-50%. Her head circumference as 19 inches, which was 75-90%.
Today I ended up having to leave at noon to go pick up the kids. Specifically, Noomi, as her rash had gotten worse and spread over her face, arms, and leg. Yesterday the Doc advised me to keep an eye on it, but that most likely it was just the tail end of a virus, no fever, not much to do but wait and watch. When I got to the school I was shocked at how much the rash had spread, so I loaded up the kids and we headed back to the Doctors. The Doctor looked her over and confirmed it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. A seasonal virus that was currently going around, which produces a rash, fever, and overall unpleasantness. Luckily, Noomi doesn’t have the fever, but she definitely isn’t feeling well. She should be good to go by Monday, but until then she’s a bit temperamental. Ajax is doing a wonderful job humoring his sister and for that I have rewarded with him Popsicle and a piece of cake, lol.
Below- Noomi loves this silkie black/white of mine and will go into the closet, pull it out and carry it around the house. She’ll hold it and try to put it on.
