Today we took Avery in for his 3 year check-up. He is still our big, healthy boy!
Weight: 37 lbs (92%)
Height: 40.5 inches (97%)
BMI: 15.9 (45%)
Dr. S did remind us to make an appt with the pediatric pulmonologist. For the past year or so everytime Avery gets sick it results in a deep, loud cough that lingers for weeks. Dr. R had suspected that this could be the beginning of some asthma issues. So I made an appt for Avery to get checked out. Maybe we can find a reason for his (what seems like constant) coughing. At the 3 year check-up they start taking your child's blood pressure. Although Avery's blood pressure wasn't considered "hypertensive", it was still a bit elevated. This of course concerns me more than Michael. Dr. S said she wanted to recheck him in one month but as a mom I want an answer NOW. As you can see from above, Avery isn't overweight. He eats pretty healthy (although I would like for him to eat more veggies) so I don't think his diet would be a cause either. I'm just hoping and praying that his elevated bp was just due to him being a wild 3 year old in the dr's office. Michael also mentioned that you bp can sometimes be higher when you are sick. Avery has been fighting a runny nose and a cough for a while now too.
I'll leave you with a pic of Sissy and Avery.
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