365: Day 301- 4-year physicals

10/29/13: S&Z had their 4-year-old check-ups on Tuesday morning. Thankfully Vanessa had forewarned me that this visit would be packed with stuff so I had mentally prepared. First they had hearing tests,

and then vision tests.

They even had to undress and put on gowns like adults do! They were total troopers.

Finally it was time to become Immunization Superheroes! We put on our capes and masks before the nurse came in to give a nasal mist + 2 shots for each kid.

They were so brave for the shots, but totally over it when we also had to go to the lab for the blood draw. It was a long, stressful morning for everyone!

Here are the 4-year-old stats-

ZOE
Height: 40.5" (65th percentile)
Weight: 36.5 lbs (62nd percentile)
BMI: normal range
Predicted adult height is now in the "average" range, i.e., 5'5"-5'6" (although this will be determined by early vs. late puberty).

SILAS
Height: 43.5" (97th percentile)
Weight: 39.6 lbs (76th percentile)
BMI: beanpole range
Predicted adult height continues to be above average, i.e., 6'1"-6'2"

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