I had made an additional eye checkup for Logan with a pediatric optometrist on Monday, so I just decided to book Connor’s annual doctor visit in the same afternoon.  Their appointments were relatively close to each other, therefore Stuart had to come with us too.  Stuart and Logan dropped Connor and I off at the entrance to the hospital as Connor’s appointment was first.  His visit went fast; we were called in quickly after we registered.  The MA checked Connor’s weight, height and blood pressure; Connor cooperated well.  Then it was time for eye check.  The MA had Connor read close to 20 letters with each eye while covering the other.  Connor was getting tired toward the end but he did a good job reading them aloud.  For the hearing check, Connor did not do as well.  MA thought that Connor did not fully understand the test and Connor later told me that the noise was too soft for him to hear well. 

    Once we were brought to the exam room, the doctor came see us quickly.  Connor answered her questions and the physical exam went fine.  Since we are not noticing any hearing issue, the doctor just suggested rechecking the hearing exam next year.  Connor’s growth stats were definitely on upper end, but the doctor reported that kids at his age would have a growth spurt soon and they will stretch out.  Here are his stats:

Weight: 43.4lbs (93 percentile)

Height: 41 7/8” (85 percentile)

BMI: 91 percentile

BP: 96/55  P: 102

    Stuart accompanied Logan for his exam.  Stuart did not think that this eye doctor questioning was clear, so he ended up re-phrasing the questions for Logan a few times.  The exam results were similar to two months ago, and the doctor answered the questions we had.  We now just need to educate Logan to use the eyeglasses only when he needs them, ie. looking at things far away.