Say that 10 times fast.
F's pediatrician refuses to believe that he has mono (it was the instacare dr that first told us). We went on Tuesday for his 2 year well check (yeah, I know - I'm late). Our dr. has his reasons for not believing:
(1) said the blood spot test was unreliable for a child his age
(2) said he has never in his career seen or heard of a 2 year old with mono
(3) after seeing him run around the exam room and his office chasing his sister - he said there is no way he had mono. Doc said he would have a hard time getting off the couch if he had it, let alone chase his sister.
So, what do we do with this information? NOTHING. Said it wasn't worth doing more blood tests since he was obviously feeling better. If, later in life - like in high school/college, we think F has mono, we can get his blood tested then - and we'll be able to know if he's had it before.
His ear infection is clearing up. He's a lot nicer these days. He's back to taking 2.5 hour naps and sleeping for about 12 hours every night.
In other news, F weighs 28 lbs and is 35 inches tall. 50% for both. C, on the other hand weighs 36 lbs (only 8 lbs more than her brother, 3 years younger) and is 44 inches tall. 15% for weight and 75% for height.
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crazy doctors! But for what it is worth, my good friend's little boy was diagnosed with mono when he was barely 2. So maybe it is possible? Either way, at least he is feeling better!
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