My Life with the Opposites

Yesterday we went to the Dr. appointment as scheduled. Once again I feel I am raising opposites. First Lauren. In the last year she has grown 3 inches and gained 15 pounds. She measures 75% for height and 90% for weight for a girl her age. He wasn't very concerned after looking at her. Big growth spurt. We are to keep cutting back on snacks and sugar. Continue to increase activity. We will check back in 3 to six months. Brandon is a different story. He is only at 10% for both height and weight. Doc worries that the meds for the ADHD are keeping him from eating. I told him that it is my option that he eats better on meds. He can focus better and not be as distracted. Brandon showed him where his stomach hurt all the time and Doc seems to think it has more to do with constipation than acid reflux (which he had as a baby). He thinks if we can get him pooping better, we can get him eating better. So poops away. Brandon has been prescribed some fiber supplements. He also recommends that Brandon be weighed at least monthly, if not weekly and we should keep track to ensure he is gaining weight. We will also check back in a couple of months to see how we are doing. I have to say I feel better now. But once again I have to push food into one while trying to get the other to cut back. I can see the arguments now.