Back from the Doc

Dylan visited his new pediatrician today, and it was a good visit. Barbara and I were both impressed with how thorough the new doc is and how attentive she was to our questions, concerns and comments. She took the time to give Dylan a very complete exam and then answered our questions for another 15 minutes or so.

Dylan got his second round of shots today, and again, he seems to be handling them like a pro. He cried at the time of the shots, of course, but they don't seem to be bothering him much. He's a bit more sleepy than usual, but that's about it.

Dr. Niger (the new pediatrician) examined Dylan's umbilical hernia and said that it appears to be healing. The reason that it seems to get hard more often is that the opening from the abdominal cavity is getting smaller, so when the hernia fills with fluid it does not drain as fast as it once did. When Dylan tenses his muscles, he now completely closes the opening, so no fluid can escape until he relaxes. So... no worries there, and no need for a surgical consult.

Dylan's weight, head growth and length are all within the norms for a baby of his adjusted age. In fact, he has almost "caught up" in weight. He's at 15 lbs, 8 oz. He measured at around 24 inches long, but that's just too difficult to get an accurate measurement, in my opinion. His head circumference is 16.5 inches. It's all looking good.

All in all, it was a good day for Dylan. We'll keep you updated!