Day 559 - 18 month Pediatrician Appt

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

Today James had his 18-month follow-up appointment. We were expecting James to have a few vaccines but luckily he did not have to have any. Of course our pediatrician's office is still heavily trying to push for the flu shot, and this time trying to push for the covid vaccine on an 18 month old. Nope! Anywho, our pediatric appointments always take the longest. Between going over every single update on medications, update on other specialists we are seeing, update on all appointments that are scheduled over the next few months, update on his development. One of the things that takes the longest is having two different people ask the same set of questions regarding his development. Questions regarding how he plays and how he responds as an 18 month old that is 14½ months adjusted. We spoke with a nurse, a developmental specialist, a social worker, a care coordinator, a doctor (and the doctor was also having a resident shadow her). 

Overall it was a good appointment. We received a referral to a new GI Doctor. Although it was hinted at that this other one may not be any better and a lot of people leave them also. Fun! The social worker let us know she would help us with letters to our landlord if the mold issue does not get resolved. James also had a sputum culture done due to his increase his secretions still and concern about the mold as well. We should get the results in a few days.

P.S. You can email James your love and support as often as you’d like. Mom and Dad read these email to James as they come in. We all love them! JamesWestonAbramowitz@gmail.com