well that was interesting - DD's 3 yo check up

KathrynMD · January 2012

We had DD's 3 yo physical/check up yesterday. Except for one trip to urgent care in November, we haven't been to the doctor since September - go us - unlike previous winters where we were basically there every 2-3 weeks.

Anyway. .. normally the doctor asks me questions about DD's overall health and development, etc. but yesterday for the first time, she talked directly to DD! She did some very baseline questions about colors, her body, quizzed her about shapes, asked her about her friends, foods, what she liked at school, etc. An, amazingly, DD answered correctly most of time (bad example - Q - can you tell me a green food? A - PIZZA!)

I know its good and progress and all that, but OMG, it was kinda shocking! She's such a big girl, confidently talking to strangers and she knows so much! Man - they are not kidding when they tell you your kids grow up in the blink of an eye!

She's also still a midget - 3 feet tall exactly!

had720 · January 2012

That is wonderful to know, it makes sense I am sure she wanted to hear her oral language too (which is why she ask her the questions directly I am thinking). This is great for me to know for the future. I agree they do grow up fast...I can't believe Sophee is 1!

idonthavethis · January 2012

Awww that is awesome. I probably would've started tearing up!

jcsntms06 · January 2012

Aw! A's doctor has started to take to her when we go to her appointments too.

daisyterp · January 2012

Is it bad that I have no recollection of how it worked at DDs 3 y/o check-up at all?

It was also DSs 1 year old check-up or 18 month as we were likely tardy.

I need to schedule DDs 4 year and DSs 2 year. OMG.

mrs. remy · January 2012

awwww! she's growing up! Crying

Snowhte21 · January 2012

As a speech language pathologist, I'm glad the pediatrician checked her language skills

Kaybee44 · January 2012

Our pedi also talks to B and asks him questions at his appointments. He is more than willing to answer

jnealet · February 2012

My pedi tried to talk to E at her 2 year appt but E cried through the whole thing. She had two sick visits this year and didn't cry, so I hope the 3 year is better. I can't believe it's coming soon, I made the appoinemt yesterday, along with L's 4 month visit. Crazy cakes!