The Annual Checkup: A to Z Recap

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Hey there! Just wanted to share the highlights from my daughter Mia’s recent checkup, presented from A to Z, just to keep it fun and easy to digest!

A is for Active

The doctor emphasized the importance of kids being active rather than glued to screens. Mia is all about swimming, horseback riding, and hitting the gym daily. TV? Not her thing at all.

B is for Brief

In the waiting room, they hand over a checklist. The first question? “Describe your child briefly.” I resisted the urge to be sarcastic, thinking, how can I sum up Mia in just a few words? But I managed: “Joyful. Affectionate. Determined.”

C is for Chomp

At one point, they handed her a wooden tongue depressor. Let’s just say, splinters were involved. Ouch!

D is for Development Questions

The checklist had some odd questions like “Seldom plays with others?” and “Doesn’t understand well?” Check and check. It’s a mixed bag of frustrating and funny.

E is for Eat

These days, Mia’s appetite is voracious. To keep her occupied during the visit, we brought along a chew toy, but it turns out she’s over all the old ones. I guess I need to find one shaped like a stethoscope!

F is for Five Stars

Our pediatrician awarded us five stars for parenting Mia. It sounds silly, but it was reassuring to hear. Self-doubt is a tough pill to swallow.

G is for Growth Chart

Why do we obsess over growth percentiles? Mia eats like a champ, so what gives?

H is for Happy

This word popped up repeatedly during the visit. She’s got a lot going on but is generally a joy to be around.

I is for Immature

Another checkbox: “Acts younger than her age?” Yep, that one’s accurate.

J is for Juice

The doc suggested cutting back on juice and replacing it with water. Mia doesn’t even like juice much anyway!

K is for Kiss

While discussing her affectionate nature, Mia leaned over and gave me one of her trademark sloppy kisses. Adorable!

L is for Limits

My partner always says, “The only limits Mia has are the ones we impose on her.” So true!

M is for Milestones

The developmental checklist had milestones on the back. I’ve been told to ignore these for a while since they don’t really apply to Mia. It’s hard to let go of that pressure.

N is for Nurse

The nurse was new and unfamiliar with Mia. It always gets awkward when she asks her questions and waits for a response. Must work on explaining Mia’s nonverbal communication better.

O is for Open

Her ear canals looked good—no issues there!

P is for Paleo

We’ve adjusted Mia’s diet over the years, and the Paleo approach seems to be working wonders. Minimal reflux and no eczema anymore! Yay!

Q is for Quality

Mia’s doctor is incredible. She kept asking, “What else can I do for you?” It felt great to have that support.

R is for Relentless

Keeping Mia contained in the exam room is a workout. It’s definitely a two-person job. She never stops moving!

S is for Shots

Mia got three vaccinations: flu, polio, and one other I can’t remember. I held her hand, and she tensed but didn’t cry. Amazing.

T is for Testing

We’ve mapped Mia’s genome, but we’re still working through the details. We’re okay with that.

U is for Uncharted Territory

Next fall, Mia will be starting kindergarten. Potty trained? Navigating the hallways? Only time will tell!

V is for Vision

Mia needs new glasses, and her current frames are a disaster. Time for a new eye test with that ophthalmologist who previously thought we were overreacting about her vision issues.

W is for Weight

Getting Mia on the scale is a comedy of errors. She won’t sit still, making it a challenge for us!

X is for X-Rays

Good news—no need for X-rays on Mia’s hips. Thank goodness for that!

Y is for Year

I checked out last year’s checklist, and I had written I was “fine” back then. This time? I wrote “great.” Progress!

Z is for Zero

Overall, we’re in a good place with Mia. Other than needing that eye test, we have zero urgent concerns.

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To wrap it up, Mia’s checkup was a mix of challenges and triumphs, and we’re feeling optimistic about the future!