I took the girls for their 18 month appointment yesterday (a month late actually). They are well ahead of the curve as far as their verbal and motor skills. Of course I already knew that since to their completely unbiased Mommy they are perfect :)
They only got one shot and Hannah didnt even act as if she noticed it. She was just happy about the Hannah Montana sticker (?) she picked out. Leah was ok until she saw the bandaid and realized it did in fact sting a little. She of course picked out an Elmo sticker.
Hannah weighs 27lbs, 9oz (95%) and is 33.5 inches long (95%)
Leah weighs 27bs, 6oz (95%) and is 32.5 inches long. (75%)
Dr. Bo said some interesting things. First, he suggested we move the girls to toddler beds because of their height. Hmmm. I do not think so. I cant imagine dealing with that right now. The have shown no interest in climbing out so I think I will respect the good docs advice but wait just a bit longer on that escapade.
We have started some vitamins for them because they are not big milk drinkers. He also asked what kinds of things we did to implement individuality. Interesting. I mean, if they were different ages, would that even be a question? Do I treat them as individuals? Im going to say I do as best I can. They are so different I do not have much of a choice in that matter!
We hopefully do not have to go back for another 5 months. When they are two years old... I cant even think about that.
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How in the world would you handle toddler beds at this age? I just can't imagine!?! Does that doctor have children? I would be concernced about them getting out in the middle of the night, or what about in the morning when they wake up, or what about if you ever need them to 'cry it out' (we still have to do that from time to time, ha)
Dr. Bo is ridiculous about moving them to toddler beds. He's also very uptight about how quickly you potty-train. I think he's just really old-fashioned....he was my son's pediatrician until we got tired of his parental advice.
Do what you want to...you know your children better than he does!
Keep the girls in the baby bed as long as possible! There's definately no rush-- until they start climbing out, then it would be a safety concern. We've just now had to start thinking about getting Carter a big bed because I'm expecting #2 in November (if Sarah hasn't already told you!) Our plan was to leave him there as long as we could.
I think you are smart to wait on moving to toddler beds!! I am guessing the Doc does not have children! Why rush it?
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