C's doctor's appointment

C had his 6 year well-child appointment today. We have recently switched doctors and this was his first appointment with this doctor. K has seen her before, but not C. He did very well at answering the doctor's questions and everything was good when she checked him out. He is 3 feet 8.25 inches tall and only weighs 38 pounds. Later when I asked the nurse his weight/height figures so that I could write them down, she didn't think there was any way that a 6 year old could only weigh that much. He is in the 5th percentile for weight. The doctor never said that she was worried about his weight but she does want him to try to eat more and wants him to go back to drinking whole milk instead of 2%. I guess we need to fatten him up.

When we left, the office gave him some books and stickers to take home. I was very disappointed in the books. They gave him a chapter book (since he is such a great reader) that I threw away. We will go and buy him one to replace it. For those of you who know me, that's drastic measures for me when it comes to books. I actually called the dr's office and complained about the book. It has some language in it that is not appropriate for any kid--not just mine or his age. You'd think a pediatrician's office would screen what they give out a little better. Hopefully next time will be a little more positive.