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September 20, 2000

Jacob had his 12-month doctor's visit last week. He weighed in at 19 pounds, 14 ounces. and measured 29.5 inches long. He really has grown, and the doctor was really pleased with his growth. She didn't hear the murmur for the second visit in a row, too, which I'm thrilled to hear.

FYI, he was diagnosed with a heart murmur at three months. His was caused by a hole between the bottom two chambers (ventricles) of his heart. He has another appointment with the pediatric cardiologist from Hershey Children's Medical Center next month. Dr. Cita fully expects that they'll find the hole closed up, too. I certainly hope so.

He only got one shot that day, the first of the Prevnar vaccines. I decided after much research that it will do more good than harm. I can't say that about the Chicken Pox vaccine at this point, though. After discussing it with the doc, I decided to hold off. Since it's not yet a requirement for kids to enter school in Pennsylvania.

The doc also ordered a lead screen based on my old job ( I worked for a decal manufacturer where lead-based colors were used). I waited until the next day to go, since I had to go to the hospital, and it was the absolute worst ordeal since Jake was hospitalized for dehydration last April.

I had to hold him down while they tried to get an intravenous sample. His arms are so small, they couldn't get a vein. He was so brave and strong for the first try (didn't cry till they pulled the needle out), but after that it took three adults (including me) to hold him down. It was awful. I begged them to do a finger prick, but the tech had to get authorization to do it. My poor baby! He stopped crying as soon as we walked out of the hospital doors. We both curled up on the couch for a nap when we got home.

Next week is my turn to go to the doctor. I've been getting AF every two weeks since Jake stopped nursing, which was about six weeks ago. Grrr!

Jen & Jacob =)