A Clean Bill of Health

Yesterday we took Deric to see a growth Specialist at Children's Hospital. This is a follow up to the results of his blood work taken a couple of weeks ago.

The Specialist took one look at us and said, "Why are you here, again?"

I said, "To check his Thyroid and to verify there was no abnormalities in form of a cancerous tumor causing rapid growth spurts."

Specialist said, "Did your Pediatrician see both you and dad?"

I said, "Yes."

Specialist said, "If I would have seen you 1st, I would have canceled the blood work request. I do not see any indication of abnormalities in his growth chart. Yes, he is in the top 99% for height, weight, and head circumference, but its growing on track as far as the growth chart goes, just at a higher rate. The problem lies when there is a substantial spike in growth, which by the way is very rare. And the most important fact of the matter is that Mom is 5'10 and Dad is 6'4. After a $40.00 co-pay, much frustration, and I must admit, a few tears from this overly protective 1st time mother. Case closed. Ahhhhhh... a sigh of relief.