His Dogs Are Barking

What We Ate Last Week

Mango-Banana!

Yum. This was our first mix of fruits and Charlie seemed to like the tropical-ness.

Vet School Open House

Friday, the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual open house.  While I know Charlie is still a little young to enjoy all of the activities, we took him by this year to look at the animals. (When he's older, he'll enjoy the balloons and teddy bear surgeries.)

Charlie enjoyed looking at the big animals outside and the smaller, exotic ones inside.

And while we were there, the Vet Med dean was in the dunk tank.  She's a great sport, and while I didn't throw any softballs, I did contribute so my colleague Matt could attempt a dean-dunk.

General Cuteness

So What Happened?

We've got a  healthy baby who might one day have high blood pressure.

The tests revealed that Charlie has a narrowing of the aorta as it enters the top of the heart.  If you look at the gray rendering of the heart in the flyer above,  the narrowing is highlighted in green.  This could cause high blood pressure, and if that were to happen, a little surgery would be needed to fix the narrowed aorta.

This happens in about 1 in 1000 kids, mostly male, and is a genetic condition.  Marc, despite his tremendous athleticism and affection for broccoli, has had high blood pressure.  As does my dad, so Charlie appears to get this honestly.  It won't interfere with him playing sports.  And if surgery is needed, the doctor said it is easier than having his tonsils out. (Which might happen down the road as well!)

What We Are Doing Today

Getting an echo cardiogram!

While at the doctor for our third check up with this awful cold and never ending ear infection, Dr. Baker detected a heart murmur.  So Charlie is visiting a pediatric cardiologist today.

And speaking of the never ending ear infection, it's in both ears again and bad.  This time Charlie got a shot of antibiotics, and he'll get another one tomorrow.  If this doesn't clear it up, we move on to tubes in his ears.

Charlie's New Toy

We have a new place for Charlie K to play.

My new favorite consignment store in Athens, ReBlossom, got a Jumperoo and posted a picture of it on Facebook.  As soon as I saw it, I knew where I'd be on my lunch break!

Charlie loves it!  In fact, most pictures in it are now action shots.



Our Little Monkey

Resting on Daddy's Leg

General Cuteness