Yes, it is that time again.
I am going to force you to consider my son's growth chart.
He's growing.
I will not include his height chart because it looks as though he has actually shrunk. However, they measured him standing, which was fairly ineffective after 1+ hours in the waiting room. He was antsy and giggly and it was impossible to get him to stand straight with his feet against the wall and his head up at the same time. Especially since he kept turning his head to look up at the measuring tape.
As one of two adults who daily watches the "safe" areas on our high counters and tables shrink, I can tell you he is getting taller. Either that or he is getting chimp arms.
He is overall doing a lot better. Eating OK usually - as good as any toddler I suppose. Occasional complaints of "yellow spills" but no actual throwing up except the "ice cream incident".
While Dave and I were both hoping for a small change/addition, the doctor vetoed all my proffered suggestions. She said he is growing but "just eking along" with all the support we are giving him. That sounds a little scary but I think it just means we don't have much wiggle room so lets not rock the boat.
So we will go on without milk, eggs, soy, sesame, peas, beans, and peanuts and do another endocscopy in 6 months. I think it's really all good. He's doing great. This will give me an opportunity to try out some more vegan soy-free recipes. (And yes, I did make vegan buttermilk. It seems anything is possible.) His new teacher at school, Miss Susie, is very aware of making sure he doesn't get left out of food related things. Though it has presented Dave and I with some challenges in terms of food prep and delivery, we are very grateful. And, last night, Dave made a tasty cheese sauce with almond milk and vegan rice cheese so Nate can have mac and cheese like any other toddler.
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