Felicity had her 3 year appointment at the pediatrician. She weighs 29 pounds and 35 inches tall. No shots much to Katie's dismay. Felicity charmed the doctor and the physician assistant as usual.
Katie had her follow up with the genetics doctor at Children's Hospital. We haven't been there for 2 years and haven't been to the new hospital. It is very nice. There is more parking than there has ever been in Oakland, very cheerful, very child oriented but definitely a place I want to visit and not stay. The doctor wants to check again for Alagille Syndrome. There is a new chromosome test. She also wants to do another genetic panel but I told her we might not be able to do this since our insurance changed. Our insurance won't cover something that isn't medically necessary. We just got a bill today from the hospital for $220 for this visit so I am a little hesitant about the tests.
Thursday, Katie met with the development pediatrician and he was quite surprised and impressed with her growth. She is 40 inches tall which places her in the 10th percentile. He ordered a large amount of blood work and I am pretty unsure on what to do. I really don't like subjecting Katie to the blood draws especially with her small size. Honestly how much blood does she have in her little body? Plus, I don't know if these tests will be covered.
I am very happy that Katie and Felicity are growing and thriving. I think we are just going to wait it out on the genetics and development blood draws.
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