Lucie and Ryan had their 18 month checkup this week with all eyes were focused on the weigh-in. Helpful reminder for us that child growth charts are not an exact science. Or even make sense. Consider that Ryan gained just over 2 pounds in the last 11 weeks to tip the scales at 24 lb 6oz (height was 33 1/2 in, 80%). That was good enough to move him from the 20th to the 30th percentile for weight. Meanwhile, Lucie gains a nearly identical amount (2 pounds to 20lb 13oz with height at 32 1/2, 60%) but falls from the 5th to the 2nd percentile?
Who knows. Bottom line is that Lucie is once again on an official high caloric diet. The good news is that now we have many more doctor-suggested options: creamy peanut butter, mashed potatoes and gravy, and lots of cheese. No doubt Ryan's Buddha belly will benefit as well.Another new addition to their diets -- Flintstones chewable vitamins. Turns out the same vitamins that helped Megan and I grow are still the best option for our little ones.
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