So Noel's well visit was this past Tuesday, March 30th.
We hadn't seen Dr. Shauer since her 12-month appointment, so it was nice to see her again. Noel did NOT cooperate this time like she has in her last few appointments. She did not want the doctor putting the stethescope on her skin, or looking in her ears.
Oh well! I'm sure they've seen much worse, and even if they hadn't...no big deal. It's pretty normal to feel violated when a stranger is taking your clothes off and putting cold instruments on you and sticking things in your ears.
I asked her about some of Noel's severe tantrums, where she will begin gasping for air between her sobs, and kicking and screaming for 15 minutes +. I wasn't sure I agreed with her "remedy" to it, so I've just devised my own way of dealing with it. I'm hoping to be able to calm her down a little quicker the next time.
And just for the record, I'm not trying to calm her down for every tantrum. These tantrums I believe are called "distress tantrums" and are different from regular ones. They are EXTREME, and while they are originally set off by something fairly insignificant, their brains undergo a "storm" of emotion. I described it as having a "night terror" but during the day and obviously while awake.
Anyway, Noel measured just fine. She was
21 lbs 1 oz
31.25 inches tall
Head circumference was 46 cm.
No shots this time! And won't have to go back for 6 more months!
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Wow, distress tantrums sound terrible. I always wish there were more answers, other than from the doctors, b/c they are not always right and are left trying to figure things out on your own. I hope you can get some answers! Summer always freaks with the stethoscope and when they check her ears!
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