So I just finished watching HBO's weight of the Nation. Wow, it makes me want to eat more fruits and veggies, force Matthew to eat more of these healthier foods and exercise more. Granted I am part of the 1% that meets all the good factors of weight, activity, water intake etc., and I am pregnant and still ok but wow, what an eye-opening documentary.
Weight of the Nation
Above is the link...it really makes you think and more aware of some issues we face as a nation and as an individual....gosh, school lunches look to be a huge issue and we are not really in that age-bracket where we need to worry about this but hopefully some positive changes are on the horizon.
Ok...so yeah, really good film but can also scare the crap out of ya.
So Matthew has his 15 month appointment today. He is ~25 lbs so now having watched this film I hope he is still right at the 50% line b/c otherwise we might need to start changing our diet plans for him now...I try to get him to eat fruit and veggies every day but mostly he ends up eating 1-2 pieces and then playing and throwing the rest, so Queenie at her most recent vet visit and teeth cleaning impressed the Doc, she is a little high on her weight at 5.8 lbs, he would like her at 5.5 but he was very impressed with the health of her gums, mainly due to all the fruits and veggies she is getting by eating Matt's throw-aways.
The second issue with Matt is this issue with his speech. He says words, but it is not really clear to anyone except maybe me and the daycare ladies what he is saying and Jay with his speech background is getting worried so I have to ask about it today. I know Matt hears and understands b/c he will go and get what you ask for, or perform the activity...he loves to stomp like an elephant as he walks...the speech/talk-back is just worrying Jay in that he doesn't appear to say some of those common simple words that some of the other kids are using, like Bye, Momma, Dadda, Hi,...hmm...I think Matt does say This, That, and he does sign for milk, eat and sometimes more so he is communicating and when in doubt, he points and gets his point across with a bit of a tantrum....but the spoken language is a little bit of a worry, hopefully the Dr. will help make Jay less stressed about this and if we must, start the process of getting help for Matthew soon.
Well, it is about that time, 12 noon, gotta go get Matt from Daycare for his afternoon nap...our other challenges we are tackling is only a bottle around 720pm before bed and sippy cups at all other times and the taking away of the pacifier although the teething issue this past week with the diaper rash has caused the pacifier to come out a few more times than just at nap or bed-time. I guess it will be something to tackle next month. Gotta get those "baby" items away from Matt so the new arrival in October can have them without fear of big brother taking them for himself, although I am sure it will happen a few times as Matt will want attention and to stake his dominance...oh boy, fun times ahead...add into that we have to eventually get him out of the crib but that might have to wait until Christmas when the baby is a few weeks old and at a point that he/she is not needing diaper changes/feedings every few hours.
Have a great Wednesday and keep your fingers crossed for Jay on Saturday, it is his big day! Oral Boards and he is getting that pinched feeling and nervous about it, but he has been studying for months now so hopefully it will all go well despite his nerves.
Try not to worry so much!!! Ethan had times as a baby where he was 75% for weight and 25% for height. Short and fat!!! He's perfectly normal now. It's all about when they measure them. They will sometimes gain a little extra before they grow taller. Unless he really gets big and stays plump, then no worries. He sounds like he's talking at a perfectly acceptable level to me as well (in my non MD, mom of 2 opinion). I hope the ped can re-assure both of you!!! Best of luck!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe think of you often and love the pictures of Matt. He is a real man. Tell Jay we will remember him with prayers as his big day approaches. We are sure he will do just fine.
ReplyDeleteLove to all.
Jolene and Uncle Dickie