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Reuben's One Year

Well, I was right Reuben was NOT 36 lbs like I was told a few weeks ago; he is a trim 27-9! Now all my fears that he would be classified as obese, never be able to get on private insurance, end up on a government run health care option and not get him the treatments that he would need are eased! I'll sleep better tonight! :) While the doctor was quick to remind me that he is not yet skinny he is slowing down and back on the charts at 96%. He is 29.5 inches (50%) and has a 75% head circumference. (And we did discuss the problem with the scale at the other clinic. He was actually more upset at the doctor who should have caught the 10 pound discrepancy. He was very happy that I didn't listen to the other doctor and did not give Reuben the prescribed drugs!)
The doctor and I had a nice chat about government regulations of vaccines and testing. Interesting that he is frustrated as a physician and a tax payer! I talked to the doctor about the lack of fat in Reuben's diet since he is not on cows' milk (not from a physical development standpoint, but brain.) He said that Reuben will need fat from other sources, but he is not concerned especially since I am thinking about it. He said Reuben will probably have to settle for Iowa State because of it, but should otherwise be fine! I said we would be ok with that since his daddy has a job and graduated from there! Ha! Ha!
If the last hour is any indication Reuben will be walking very soon. He keeps taking 3 or 4 steps falling and getting right back up again! Go Reuben!

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