15 Month Well Toddler Check Up!

We had Gavin's 15 month check up today. It was certainly interesting. It started off like normal. We checked in, Gavin played with toys and we waited to be called back. We were called back and as soon as Gavin saw the exam room he had a total meltdown. Screaming, crying, death grip meltdown. Awesome. We then found out that apparently there were two Gavin's in the waiting room (crazy) but since we were back there already, she took Gavin's measurements and then moved us to a different exam room. 

Weight: 28.5 (90th percentile)
Height: 33 inches (93rd percentile)

I then had a little time to try to calm Gavin down while we waited for the doctor. He sat on the table, shoving food in his mouth while still crying and playing with some cars. It was interesting. He finally calmed down and was having fun with his toys and exploring the room until the doctor came in. Another meltdown ensued. Double awesome.

He calmed down but only if I was holding him, so I held him while I told the doctor what he had been up to the last couple of months (eating, sleeping, talking, etc). Gavin was fine, quiet (which is strange for someone that rarely stops "talking" most days) and clinging to me for dear life. He finally was willing to get down and play a bit. It was a welcome break for my arm as well as a nice way for his doctor to see him in action. This went well until she got too close. I ended up having to hold him, crying, while she did a quick once over to be sure that everything was good. Then the bad news came. There were three shots he needed. Awful!

So, I did everything I could to get us ready to go while we waited for the nurse to come in with the shots. Gavin was not happy because he just wanted to open the door and bolt. I got him half dressed (since he gets shots in his arms now I can get him all ready to go except for his shirt and coat) and packed up all his toys and snacks. Another meltdown happened as soon as the nurse came in and just continued to escalate as she gave him the shots. It was terrible. I felt so bad because of how upset he was but it was over fairly quickly.

Despite the many meltdowns, it was a good appointment. Everything looks good and he is on track with what he should be doing at this age. Although I didn't have any concerns about Gavin's development, it is still nice to hear that he is doing well according to where he should be.

We don't go back until 18 months. It is nice that his appointments are a bit farther apart now, especially given his new found fear/hatred of the doctor's office. I don't think I am lucky enough that he would have gotten over this by his next appointment but I certainly hope that it isn't too far down the road!