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Two Year Checkup for Jack

Hello family and friends near, but mostly far (as we don't see you as often)! Another news update!

Jack had his checkup today and for the most part he is doing really well! He's right on his growth curve, but we are still supposed to take him in for a weight check in a few months. He's 'petite' if that is the right word for a boy but very active and healthy.

He came in at 22 lbs, and 33 inches tall!

The only curve ball is that his umbilical hernia does not seem to be 'healing itself' as apparently many of them do. So the doctor said it's pretty likely that in a few years Jack will have to go in to get that fixed. An outpatient surgery. Fun Fun Fun! Gladly, it is not painful for him and it does not seem to bother him in any other way - he just thinks he has a huge belly button!

He tried very hard to be brave, as he really really dislikes going there. Even though I tried to calm him down getting his height and weight made him a writhing crazy monster boy! Eventually he calmed down some, and I was even able to distract him with a book and the shot almost took him by surprise. Almost. As a result I let him choose whatever he wanted for lunch. He wanted pasta - so hooray! Noodle and Company! A nice treat for the two of us together.

Next week it's my turn to go to the doctor. We took him to my appointment last time to make him see it's not all bad but I guess it's just different when it's not you on the table. :)

Until next time....take care!

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