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One more routine pediatrician check

We took Maxim for his regular monthly check-up with Dr.Simos today.

First, he was measured – 75 cm length, 9.82 kg weight, 46 cm head. Everything appears normal and slightly above average. Good boy.

Secondly, he was vaccinated against the flu (influenza?). This one will have to be repeated in about two month. Originally we didn’t want to vaccinate against the flu, but we were convinced that we should be extra careful because of Maxim’s kidney. And it was dirt cheap anyway.

Thirdly, Dr.Simos we discussed the diet. It’s time for Maxim to get yet another type of food into his system – fish. I guess both Olga and I will have to eat much more food than none we used to.

That’s about it.

10 month

Maxim is 10 month old. He learns to walk and to talk. Something tells me that he can start doing both of these simultanously (along the lines of “Holy Crap! Look ma, I’m walkin’ over here!”). He is still puzzled with the Christmas Tree, but he slowly gets used to it.

Instead of a proper present, he got a pair of new boots. Size 20. Infant 20 that is. He’ll probably enjoy them a great deal as they are both comfortable and taste good.

Happy birthday, Max!

MRI results

Results from Maxim’s MRI brain scan have arrived today. I am no doctor, of course, but I can read English and look at pretty pictures. And from what I’ve understood – everything is OK. There are no anomalities, tumors, or things like that.

We’ll be visiting Dr.Simos in the nearest future (like tomorrow or so) to get a confirmation of our understanding of these results and also to work out the further path.

I’ll keep you posted.

MRI brain scan

Maxim’s MRI brain scan was scheduled for today.

MRI brain scan is a procedure that is used to diagnose all sorts of internal problems. Most often – brain issues.

Maxim needed MRI brain scan to see if there is anything that pressures his facial nerve. The right side of his face is still not very active and we slowly start worrying about it. Facial nerve problems usually cure themselves between the age of 6 month and 2 years. But it’s always good to be on the safe side.

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