I am a few weeks behind keeping you all updated. So, now I will catch you all up on Isabella's latest doctor visit. She is now 18 months, so it was just another check-up. Of course she had to get shots again and now that she is getting older, it is harder to keep her from getting upset. I don't blame her. Who wants 4 shots in one day?! She is developing physically and mentally as she should. Her weight is still the issue. At this visit she weighed 16 1/2 pounds and is now 29 1/2 inches tall. She has plateaued with her weight so the doctor basically said "feed her fat"! Of course, he meant healthy fats like peanut butter and cook veggies in olive oil, etc. Well, that would be great if she liked all foods! So, it has been a constant struggle to get her to eat. The doctor also suggested a supplement in her milk that has lots of calories to help her gain weight. You would think that would be an easy thing.....but of course, Isabella doesn't like the chocolate or vanilla flavors that I have bought! So my thought is, I'm just going to feed her cake and sweet and McDonald's. That is what she likes!! I'm kind of joking of course.....but if that's what it takes to get her weight up, I might just do that. We are to go back for a weight check in March. If she hasn't gained weight, the doctor will possible do a blood test to test her kidneys. It is something that happens in children and he said they usually grow out of it. If it is positive, she would be put on a medication until it resolves. Oh wouldn't it be so great to eat whatever you want because you are too skinny!!! We will continue to keep you updated. Until then......let's all try to make it through this winter and look forward to SPRING!!
