Olivia's Well Child Appointment

I feel like poor Olivia is often left out of the news because so much is going on with Lilly, so I wanted to do a separate post to give an update on her.  She also saw Dr. Taylor this week for her 3 year old well child checkup and she looks perfect.  Olivia weighs 29 pounds and is a little over 36 inches tall (just tall enough to ride the rides at the fair!).  She is exactly the 25th percentile in height and weight - a petite little girl.  Developmentally, she is wonderful.  She told Dr. Taylor her name, the names of Mommy and Daddy, and the names of her dogs.  She informed Dr. Taylor that she was 3 years old and was able to list every color, including green, which is her favorite color!  She showed Dr. Taylor how she could run and jump, and even sang us a few songs!  Her toilet training is on target (Dr. Taylor informed us that she could wet the bed until 6 before it is an issue - whew!) and that dropping her nap is normal for this age.  Dr. Taylor emphasized to me the importance of getting her in social activities - so I am on the lookout for good activities for a 3 year old if anyone has any suggestions.  I am paying for a yearly membership at the Children's museum and looking into Gymboree, but I am open to any ideas.

Overall, it was a good visit, and Olivia really enjoyed it, particularly since she did not have to get a "pinch!"  She was even happier when she received her Dora sticker, which I think in her mind is the only reason she goes to the doctor!