Visit with Dr H

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Hi all,

Just a quick update on our visit with Dr H yesterday.

First, I was very happy with the space. The waiting room had plenty

of room and the receptionists were quite nice.

Second, Dr H was running on time. We had a 1 pm appointment and she

was ready to see us by 1:15. Unfortunately I was there but the rest

of the family wasn't (I work in NYC and took a cab over, Steve drove

in with the kids). Dr H and I sat down to go over some stuff while

we waited.

Third, parking was pretty good. The lot on 99th between Madison and

Park is not a far walk. We were there for around 2 hours and it

cost $12.

As for the important stuff, Dr H was very happy with his weight and

height. He grew an inch in the last three months and gained some

weight. is currently 92 cm (36.2205 inches) and 11.79 kilos

(25.992 pounds). He is growing at double the normal growth velocity

for his age and is tracking to grow 4 inches this year. Thank god

for growth hormones.

Dr H had a long conversation with about potty training.

Personally, I don't think it will make any difference, but we will

see. is 4 1/2 and wants no part of using the potty. The only

times he willingly goes is first thing in the morning and before a

bath. However, after this conversation and another one about

getting dressed by himself (she spent 10 minutes trying to get

to put on a sock himself), she realized how " inattentive " is.

We also discussed his repetitive behaviour. It actually used to be

worse, now he is much more easily redirected.

We also discussed 's eating habits, especially what foods he

eats. Dr H wants to begin feeding therapy again. She wrote

me a " prescription " which I will fax over to his school district

today. I am sure they will want more information, but I will just

put them in touch with her.

She also upped all of 's medications (except GH). His reflux

was acting up and he had outgrown all of his dosages. Hopefully

this will work. He is now up to 10 ml prilosec in the morning and

4.7 ml zantac at night.

This appointment, we had ('s twin sister) with us. I

was waiting for the lecture and got just what I expected. She is

very concerned for Becca's weight and kept telling us to make sure

that Becca doesn't become obese. Becca is a bit over 40 inches and

41 1/2 pounds. On the other hand, she was amazed at how well

was reading.

Anyway, overall we were pretty happy with our visit.

Judith, Steve, (RSS, gtube, GH, prilosec, zantac, periactin,

miralex) and (non RSS) 4 1/2 year old twins