moved from OD: 09.09.08: Emory Visit

t 8:30 am Kenny and I found ourselves at the pediatrians office for Samuel's vaccinations. Oy. We took him to the exam room, got him undressed then carried him down the hall to the scales... He weighs 12 lbs 6.6 oz. We carried him back to the exam room where they measured him (23 inches)...then took his temperature (twice! - and we all know that was unpleasant as the only place the pediatrician will take a baby's temp is in the rear) then geared up for some vaccines. Three shots - 2 in one leg, 1 in the other - oh, and one orally for the rotavirus. He was fine after the initial screams...so we headed out on the road to Emory.

We stopped to eat lunch at a Steak and Shake (I had a gift card from one of my best customers, so we ate for free) then headed on up to Emory where we met Samuel's girlfriend Lily, who just happened to have an appointment the same day! Lily was diagnosed about a week and a half after Samuel was. The appointment went well except Samuel was suuuuper cranky from the shots...

First they took his photo. They'll do this at every appointment to track his appearance. They did a blood draw (which of course made matters worse) then Nyssa the nutritionist came in and met with us. We learned what life will be like when Samuel is four months and can begin to eat solids. (jarred baby foods and cereal). Dr. Blackston (the geneticist) came in and talked to us about our concerns. He said the Simian creases are not true simian creases and that at least 8% of the population have them with no other issues. He also said that while he has a high palate it really is nothing to be concerned about right now. He told us that he will continue to watch them just in case but he wouldn't be too worried. Then he asked us developmental questions about Samuel and he passed with flying colors. I really like him... he got on to Kenny for not marrying me already. He told him to buy me a ring this weekend (I wish we had the money!) and by next visit (in November) he wanted to see us married. Hehe. As he was leaving he said the marriage counseling session is over as Dr. Singh came in. She is the Metabolic nutritionist that heads off the Emory clinic. She talked to us about her concerns (Samuel is growing in girth moreso than height) and that we will need to make some formula adjustments and look at his guide very closely. She makes me a bit nervous. All in all it was a good visit. And I left feeling a bit relieved.

I'm exhausted and heading to bed.