15-month check up

Luke had his 15-month well-baby visit today (a week late), so he met his new pediatrician. She's a nice lady named Dr. Martini, which I think is a great name in a Mormon state.

Since the Peds clinic is conveniently located across the hall from the Derm clinic, Keith was able to join us too.

He is 22 lbs 3 oz and 29 inches, which is about 45th percentile for height and a little less than that for weight.

He was a hit with the nurses, especially when, after being weighed, he ran down the hall naked and laughing.

Unfortunately he needed four shots, including a seasonal flu shot. He didn't love that part.

But that wasn't the worst.

Since our house was built before 1950, the doctor recommended a blood test to screen for lead. Apparently, even if kids don't chew window sills, remnants from lead paint can be in dust and in the dirt around the foundation.

So, off we headed to the lab for a blood draw. Despite my holding him down, Luke was still moving, and I think the flebotamist may have missed or gone through the vein, so--long story short, it took FOREVER, both arms, and a lot of screaming before they had the needed vial of blood.

Luke must have terrified everyone in the waiting room!

He looked like a wounded warrior leaving the hospital, with four super heroes band aids on his legs and bandages one each arm. I tried to snap a photo but he pulled everything off before I had the chance.

I think he was worn out from the crying and may be wasn't feeling 100% after the shots, because he fell asleep on my lap at 6:30 pm, which is very unusual.

So, another day without a photo or video to post but I'll try to capture something tomorrow.