I took G for her 3 year well visit. Unlike most kids, she doesn't dread going to the doctor. Both her pediatrician and pediatric ophthalmologist (who we have to go see 4+ times per year) are SO friendly and gentle that I guess she has no reason NOT to like going to the doctor :)
At any rate, it was a good visit. So, so thankful for a good report!
She is weighing in at 30.6 lbs (I believe they said that's 50%)
Height is 38 1/4 inches (75%)
She did have to have one booster shot....which she took like a CHAMP! This was actually a bit of a surprise, as she usually tends toward drama when any occasion for a "boo boo" arises.
She's getting to be such a big girl!
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One thing I didn't love was the American Academic of Pediatrics handout* the doctor gave me before we left. Basically, it's a sheet of the most likely ways for a child G's age to get hurt/die. Honestly, this little sheet drives me nuts. I understand the motivation behind it, and parts of it have merit, but after reading this I'm wondering why they didn't just tell me to lock her in her room until she turns 4! Seems that's pretty much what they are implying.
- "Your child is at special risk for injuries from falls, drowning, poisons, burns, and car accidents." - [YEAH - well, Happy Birthday to you too!]
- "Your child can fall off play equipment, a bicycle, out of windows, down stairs, and off anything that can be climbed on." [Really...she can fall...WHO KNEW!]
- "Your child should play in a fenced yard or playground." [Guess I'm REALLY glad we have a fenced in back yard...I suppose the mothers of kids without fenced yards are supposed to hike it to the park every day to get in their child's recommended 60 minutes of outdoor activity?!?]
- "Remember, the biggest threat to your child's life and health is an accident." [DUH...at this age, isn't that what I spend my ENTIRE day doing my best to prevent!]
Anybody that knows me will probably tell you that I am, if anything, over-protective. So obviously, I don't advocate that parents set aside all common sense; donate their car seats and send their kids into the street to chase balls. But to me this handout seems over the top...almost like they said "Let's take every mother's worst nightmare(s), give her some ridiculously difficult (even unattainable) tips to implement and then tell her that this is what "responsible" mothers do." Yeah...that helps!
We have seen our fair share of accidents in this house. Praise God none have been of great consequence. I pray that would continue to be the case. I also pray that God gives me wisdom and discernment to be a watchful parent. Beyond that, I am reminding myself of these wonderful promises:
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hears and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6 - 7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5: 7
My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 121: 2 - 3
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*In the interest of being fair, here is the link to the 2-4 Years Safety Sheet text in it's entirety if you care to read it for yourself. (I think it is a slightly newer revision but the gist is the same).
I suppose there are some parents who don't think well??? No common sense? Wonder what they told you about the new carseat guidelines, or I guess she is past that age.
ReplyDeleteShe's past the age/weight range for the new recommendations. But it looks like it will be a while before she makes it into a booster seat. Gotta be 40 lbs - she's a skinny-mini :)
ReplyDeleteI tend to roll my eyes at some of those recommendations, too. Of COURSE I want to keep my children safe! And, we don't have a fenced backyard- horror of horrors!!
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