Nick had his 18-month check-up yesterday. Nope, no pictures, but just wanted to share just what a big boy he is becoming (both literally and figuratively!!)
First - the stats:
Height: 2 ft., 10.5 in. - almost 3 feet tall!!
Weight: 32 lbs, 10 oz. - no wonder Kevin & I have sore backs most of the time
Second - the needles!
Thankfully, he is up to date on all his vaccinations, so we lucked out there. But he did get a flu shot and had his blood drawn. I wasn't TOO worried about the flu shot, as those are pretty quick. But I was REALLY nervous about the blood draw - as the previous data suggests, he's a big boy and quite strong. So if he didn't want that needle in his arm, you can bet he'd have a pretty good chance of getting out of my grip.
So - flu shot. No problem. Not even a whimper, didn't phase him.
Next - blood draw. The nurses (who, by the way, weren't the nicest ladies when we arrived - were totally enamored with Nick by the time we left) held his arm while I held his other arm and his body. Nick didn't move an inch! Just watched them put the needle in, draw the blood and then put the guaze & tape on his arm. Not even a TEAR. Not a peep, not a scream - nuthin'.
He's getting to be such a big boy...
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