3 Year Well Child Check

Today we took Owen in for his 3 year well child check-up.  Dr. Strong was very happy with how he is doing.  He got weighed (34 pounds), measured (39 inches), his hearing and eyes were checked, the doctor asked him some questions and he passed with flying colors.  The best news is that she said she sometimes forgets that he was a preemie until she looks in his chart because he is doing so well.  That is so awesome to hear!!!  She's pleased with his speach, and how well he eats.  He grabbed a pen and was circling all the O's on the page and she was impressed to see that.  Overall, a great check-up!  The best part was that he didn't have to get shots!

Getting his eyes checked - they looked good!

 Giving Daddy high 5's when he heard the beeps

We talked about the terrible two's/three's and she told us to remember that his job is to test boundaries and practice using his new-found independence.  She said she'd worry more if he wasn't doing these things.  Well, no need to worry, he definitely is!

We also talked about potty training and how Owen goes a little bit in his underwear before telling us that he has to go.  She said that he isn't recognizing the signs and experiences a spasm which releases a small amount of urine, then tells us he has to go.  She wants us to try a potty watch, which lets him know to go potty every few hours.  The hard part is that we know he can do it because he does have dry days.  But, we'll give the watch a try!