Today it's Aaron's turn for labwork, much to Michaela's relief!! Although she is the ever present cheerleader...."Be brave Aaron"...."It will just be a pinch"...."Do you want me to stay with you?"....she had started to say "Do you want me to hold you hand?" before she remembered he has such sweaty palms, it makes her gag and she won't touch them.....kind of funny.
Aaron went for his yearly physical and we found he has major scoliosis. When bent over, he actually has a hump. Okay, he's never said a word and I feel like such the looser parent for not seeing it til now. The ped. feels it might just get worse as he goes through any major growth spurt.....geesh!
He's having labs for a check on cholesterol, thyroid and diabetes. He's tall for 13 at 5.6 1/2, but for his age his blood pressure was borderline high at 130/76. WTF!! It actually startled me to hear that number considering mine is usually 104/58 and I'm 5.6
So we are off to the lab as soon as the crew gets up.....labs have to be done fasting, so I promised to take them out to breakfast after.
Exciting day 2 of school vacation!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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That sounds a little bit like Hunter. He has minor scoliosis but his BP is borderline at times. He is also 13 and 5'6. I would also be saying WTF!! Like you need any more to deal with!
Hoping that things turn out okay with all the blood work. I know when I have blood work done ABi almost gets excited that it is not her. I am sure Micheala feels the same way.
You are in my thoughts.
holy smokes! hope it's nothing too serious. Hope the rest of their vacation is less eventful
Rotten kids! :) I hope today worked out ok.. keep us posted!
Geez, Laura. Need anything else added to your plate?
I hope you all can enjoy your breakfast!!
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