LLcoolj — Health & Life Records

Overview

📋 Quick Facts

Name / codename: LLcoolj (placeholder — update on birth)
Sex: Boy
Birth date: TBD — induction Aug 17, 2026
Birth weight: TBD (est. ~6 lb)
Birth length: TBD
Birth hospital: SIU Women's Health Center, Jacksonville, IL
Delivering OB: Dr. Alexander Hrynewych — 217-243-8455
Pediatrician: Dr. Marisa Cappiello (Sutter Health)
Surrogacy lawyer: Ralph Tsong — 562-274-7807
Blood type: TBD
Allergies: None known
Insurance: Aetna — baby added ~30 days post-birth

🔴 Open Items (across all categories)

🔴 Print birth plan for hospital — this week
🟡 Confirm SIU handles cord blood collection with Heather's ViaCord kit
🟡 Aetna enrollment window — confirm exact deadline & process
🟡 Choose local IL pediatrician for return-travel clearance
🟡 Rental car for IL trip
🟡 Grandpa go/no-go by Aug 15 (hotel cancel by Aug 16)

Timeline — Month by Month

Aug 2026 🎉 Birth · 0 mo

🩺 Medical

Aug 17 — Induction · SIU Women's Health Center (Dr. Hrynewych)
APGAR scores (1 min / 5 min)
Vitamin K injection
Erythromycin eye ointment
💉 HepB #1 (typically within 24h of birth)
Newborn screening — heel-prick blood test (24-48h)
Newborn hearing screening
Newborn CCHD (heart) pulse-ox screening
Cord blood collection (ViaCord kit — with Heather)
Circumcision decision (if applicable) — before discharge
Hospital discharge exam
2–5 day pediatrician check-in (weight-loss, jaundice, feeding)

🌱 Developmental (0-1 mo watch)

Rooting & sucking reflexes present
Startle (Moro) reflex
Focuses on faces 8-12 inches away
Responds to loud sounds
Sleeps 14-17 hrs/day, feeds every 2-3 hrs
Meconium → transitional → yellow seedy stool by day 4-5
Umbilical cord falls off (1-3 weeks)

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Birth Certificate — apply at hospital (IL sends to Sangamon County Vital Records; get certified copies)
SSN — apply at hospital via birth certificate application; card mailed in 2-4 weeks
Parentage docs — bring physical copies (Ralph Tsong); confirm hospital records name Vy & Tony as parents
ViaCord — confirm kit picked up by courier from hospital post-collection
Aetna enrollment — start process day of birth (30-day window from birth date)
Employer HR notification — Vy & Tony each notify HR of birth (needed for benefits, leave, FSA)
Order 5-10 certified birth certificate copies — needed for passport, SSN, insurance, school, everything
Hospital records — request full birth record set from SIU (delivery notes, newborn screening results, discharge summary)
Milk supply — if planning breast milk, arrange shipping from surrogate or pickup
Grandpa hotel cancel — decide by Aug 15, cancel by Aug 16 if no-go
Return flight (Sept 2) — confirm pediatrician clearance for travel
Rental car — book for IL trip if not done

Birth Record

Induction date: Aug 17, 2026 (scheduled)
Delivery date/time: TBD
Delivery type: TBD
APGAR (1 min / 5 min): TBD
Birth weight: TBD (est. ~6 lb)
Birth length: TBD
Head circumference: TBD
Cord blood collected: ViaCord kit — with Heather
Newborn screening: TBD
HepB #1 given: TBD
Vitamin K given: TBD
Erythromycin (eye): TBD

Visits logged

Log visits hereDate · provider · reason · notes · next steps

Vaccines given

Log vaccines hereDate · vaccine · dose · lot # · reactions

Paperwork status

Track what's filed / received / pendingBirth cert #, SSN status, insurance status, ViaCord confirmation…

Sep 2026 1 mo

🩺 Medical

1-month well-baby visit (weight, length, head)
💉 HepB #2 (may be given between 1-2 mo)

🌱 Developmental (1-2 mo watch)

Lifts head briefly during tummy time
Follows objects with eyes (tracking)
Begins to smile responsively (~6 weeks)
Makes cooing sounds
Longer awake stretches, may have 3-4 hr sleep chunks at night

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Aetna enrollment DEADLINE — must add baby within 30 days of birth (~Sept 16)
SSN card should arrive by mail — file safely
Order more certified birth certificate copies if needed
Apply for passport — start ASAP for Jan Taiwan/Japan trip (both parents must appear in-person at passport agency with baby; DS-11 form + photo + birth cert + IDs)
Add baby to Vy & Tony's HSA/FSA if applicable
Update wills / beneficiary designations (401k, life insurance, HSA)
Set up 529 college savings plan (optional but tax-efficient early)
Consider term life insurance top-up if not already in place

Visits

1-month well-babyDate · provider · measurements · percentiles · notes

Measurements

GrowthWeight · length · head · percentiles

Paperwork status

Update as things come in

Oct 2026 2 mo

🩺 Medical

2-month well-baby visit
💉 Big vaccine visit: DTaP · Hib · IPV · PCV13 · RV (HepB combined okay)
Post-vaccine care: watch for fever/fussiness — Tylenol per ped guidance

🌱 Developmental (2-3 mo watch)

Social smiles reliably
Holds head up 45° during tummy time
Follows moving objects
Coos and gurgles
Recognizes parents by sight & voice

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Passport application — should be filed by now for Jan trip (routine processing 6-8 weeks; expedited ~2-3 weeks +$60)
Verify baby is on Aetna, member ID card received
Save first pediatrician bills / EOBs to insurance folder
Consider daycare waitlists if returning to work in months 3-6 (SF Bay Area waitlists = long)

Visits

2-month well-babyDate · provider · measurements

Vaccines given

Log vaccinesDTaP · Hib · IPV · PCV13 · RV · lot # · reactions

Measurements

GrowthWeight · length · head · percentiles

Paperwork status

Passport, daycare, benefits

Nov 2026 3 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit — recovery month post-2mo shots

🌱 Developmental (3-4 mo watch)

Rolls tummy-to-back (some babies)
Holds head steady when supported upright
Grasps toys / brings hands to mouth
Laughs, squeals
Recognizes familiar people at a distance

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Passport should arrive by end of month — book flights/lodging if not done
Taiwan + Japan trip prep: itinerary, hotels, formula supply plan for travel
Holiday photo cards? 🎄 (if you're into it)
Year-end HSA/FSA reimbursement submissions (any medical bills paid out of pocket)

Notes

Milestones observed / photos

Paperwork status

Passport, travel bookings

Dec 2026 4 mo

🩺 Medical

4-month well-baby visit
💉 Big vaccine visit: DTaP · Hib · IPV · PCV13 · RV (2nd doses)

🌱 Developmental (4-5 mo watch)

Rolls both ways
Pushes up on arms in tummy time
Reaches for & grabs toys deliberately
Babbles with different sounds
May sleep 6+ hr stretches at night

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Pre-Taiwan/Japan trip prep: confirm formula/food supply, travel meds, stroller/car seat plan
Photocopy passport, birth cert, insurance cards for travel
Check if TSA PreCheck / Global Entry needed for baby (kids under 12 use parent's PreCheck)
Year-end tax prep: child tax credit eligibility (born 2026 = eligible for full year!)
Update W-4 withholdings if beneficial
Confirm 529 contributions for the year (state tax deduction cutoff Dec 31 in many states)

Visits

4-month well-baby

Vaccines given

Log vaccines

Measurements

Growth

Paperwork status

Travel prep, tax prep

Jan 2027 5 mo · ✈️ Taiwan+Japan trip

🩺 Medical

No routine visit
Confirm travel with pediatrician; get letter of medical clearance if needed
Pack: Tylenol, gas drops, saline drops, thermometer, small first aid

🌱 Developmental (5-6 mo watch)

Sits with support
Transfers objects hand-to-hand
Recognizes name
Shows interest in food when others eat
Sleep regression common around 4-6 mo (heads up!)

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

✈️ Jan 8 – Feb 2: Taiwan + Japan trip — passport in hand!
Bring: passport, birth cert copy, insurance card, ped contact, ViaCord card
Travel insurance for baby (medical evac esp. — Aetna intl coverage varies)
Get travel receipts organized for FSA/HSA reimbursement
2026 tax docs start arriving (W-2s, 1099s, 1095s)

Trip notes

Anything medical during tripIllnesses, doctor visits abroad, receipts

Feb 2027 6 mo

🩺 Medical

6-month well-baby visit (schedule for after trip returns Feb 2)
💉 Big vaccine visit: DTaP · Hib · IPV · PCV13 · RV · HepB #3
💉 Flu shot (annual, starts at 6mo)
Start solids conversation with ped

🌱 Developmental (6-7 mo watch)

Sits independently
Rakes objects toward self
Responds to own name consistently
Combines syllables ("bababa", "mamama" — no meaning yet)
Ready for solids (open mouth, tongue-thrust reflex gone)

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

File 2026 taxes — first year claiming baby as dependent + child tax credit
Start solids: research approach (BLW vs purees), stock up on gear
Order allergen-introduction products (peanut, egg, dairy — early exposure reduces allergy risk)
Update daycare waitlist status if applicable

Visits

6-month well-baby

Vaccines given

Log vaccines

Measurements

Growth

Feeding notes

Solids intro tracker

Mar 2027 7 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental (7-8 mo watch)

Crawling begins (any style — army, scoot, classic)
Pincer grasp emerging
Object permanence developing (peek-a-boo!)
Stranger awareness starts

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Baby-proof house (outlet covers, cabinet locks, gates)
Track new food introductions (allergen watch: peanut, egg, dairy, tree nut, sesame, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish)
Consider babysitter / nanny background checks if hiring

Feeding notes

New foods introducedWatch for reactions

Apr 2027 8 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental (8-9 mo watch)

Sits reliably, pulls to stand
Separation anxiety peaks
Understands "no"
Uses gestures (waves, points)

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Mid-year Aetna FSA/HSA reimbursement check
Order more clothes/diapers as sizes change fast

Notes

Milestones

May 2027 9 mo

🩺 Medical

9-month well-baby visit
Developmental screening (ASQ or M-CHAT-R)
Hemoglobin / lead screening (varies by ped)

🌱 Developmental (9-10 mo watch)

Crawls confidently
Cruises along furniture
Feeds self small pieces (pincer grasp)
Says "mama"/"dada" (may not be specific yet)

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Book 1st birthday party venue if planning
Consider 9-12 mo photo shoot

Visits

9-month well-baby

Measurements

Growth

Jun 2027 10 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental (10-11 mo watch)

Stands briefly without support
May take first steps
Points at things they want
Uses "mama"/"dada" specifically

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Summer travel plans — flights? Do check-ins early with baby

Notes

Anything worth remembering

Jul 2027 11 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental (11-12 mo watch)

Walking with support / few solo steps
First words emerging
Understands simple commands ("no", "come")
Waves bye-bye

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

1st birthday party planning: invites, cake, photographer
Buy party outfit / smash cake outfit

Aug 2027 🎉 12 mo · 1st birthday

🩺 Medical

12-month well-baby visit
💉 Big vaccine visit: MMR · Varicella · HepA #1 · PCV13 · Hib booster
Transition to whole milk (per ped)
Blood test: hemoglobin, lead (routine at 12mo)
First dental visit (per AAP: by first tooth or first birthday)

🌱 Developmental (12-15 mo watch)

Walks independently
Says several words
Points to body parts
Follows simple 1-step instructions
Uses cup

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

🎉 1st birthday celebration!
1-year professional photo shoot
Passport photo update? (kids' passports valid 5 years; baby faces change fast)
Review daycare / preschool status
Update life insurance beneficiary review

Visits

12-month well-baby + first dental

Vaccines given

MMR · Varicella · HepA · PCV13 · HibMMR fever ~7-10d after common

Measurements

Growth + 1yr photo

Sep 2027 13 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental

Walking becoming more confident
Vocabulary of ~3-5 words

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Back-to-school season (even if not enrolled — mark daycare openings)

Oct 2027 14 mo

🩺 Medical

💉 Flu shot (annual — kids under 8 who never had flu shot need 2 doses 4 weeks apart)

🌱 Developmental

Climbing furniture
Combines gestures & words

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Halloween costume 🎃
FSA year-end use-it-or-lose-it planning

Nov 2027 🎯 15 mo

🩺 Medical

15-month well-baby visit
💉 DTaP booster (usually 15-18mo)

🌱 Developmental (15-18 mo watch)

Walks well, may run
Vocabulary of 10-20 words
Points to pictures in books
Scribbles

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Thanksgiving travel logistics

Visits

15-month well-baby

Vaccines given

DTaP booster

Dec 2027 16 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental

Uses spoon (messily)
Understands 50+ words even if not speaking many

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Year-end 529 contribution
Tax prep begins
Holiday travel

Jan 2028 17 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental

Two-word combinations start ("more milk")

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

2027 tax prep — child tax credit

Feb 2028 🎯 18 mo

🩺 Medical

18-month well-baby visit
M-CHAT-R autism screening (routine at 18mo)
💉 DTaP booster (if not given at 15mo)
💉 HepA #2 (18-24mo range)

🌱 Developmental (18-24 mo watch)

Vocabulary explosion (~50+ words)
Runs
Kicks a ball
Follows 2-step instructions
Pretend play begins

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Preschool applications open in many areas — research options

Visits

18-month well-baby

Vaccines given

DTaP · HepA #2

Mar 2028 19 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental

Says name when asked

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Preschool applications continue

Apr 2028 20 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental

Sings simple songs

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Consider potty training readiness signs

May 2028 21 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental

Draws vertical lines

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Summer plans

Jun 2028 22 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental

Uses pronouns (me, you)

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Preschool decisions finalized in many areas

Jul 2028 23 mo

🩺 Medical

No routine visit

🌱 Developmental

Recognizes self in photos

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

2nd birthday party planning

Aug 2028 🎂 24 mo · 2nd birthday

🩺 Medical

24-month well-baby visit
M-CHAT-R (2nd autism screen)
💉 Flu shot (annual)
Dental check-up (every 6 months from here)
Transition to yearly checkups after this

🌱 Developmental (24-36 mo watch)

200+ word vocabulary
Speaks in 2-3 word phrases
Jumps with both feet
Draws circles

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

🎂 2nd birthday!
Passport renewal check (5-year validity means baby's expires around 2032)
Preschool starts around this time for many kids

Visits

24-month well-baby

Vaccines given

Flu shot + any catch-ups

Measurements

Growth + 2yr photo

Yearly (Age 3+)

Aug 2029 🎂 3 years

🩺 Medical

3-year annual well-child visit
First formal vision + hearing screening
Blood pressure baseline
💉 Flu shot (annual)
Dental (every 6 months)

🌱 Developmental

Speaks in full sentences
Toilet trained (day, mostly)
Names colors, counts to 10
Rides tricycle

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Preschool enrollment (many programs 3-5yr)
Update life insurance / wills as needed

Visit

3-year well-child

Notes

Anything worth remembering

Aug 2030 🎂 4 years

🩺 Medical

4-year annual well-child visit (kindergarten prep!)
💉 Big vaccine year: DTaP · IPV · MMR · Varicella (kindergarten boosters)
💉 Flu shot (annual)
Vision + hearing screening
Dental (every 6 months)

🌱 Developmental

Hops on one foot
Draws person with 3+ features
Retells simple stories
Beginning to write letters

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Kindergarten registration (usually spring, verify local district)
School physical form filed with district
Immunization records to school
Passport renewal likely due (birth cert copy handy)

Visit

4-year well-child + kindergarten physical

Vaccines

DTaP · IPV · MMR · Varicella · Flu

Aug 2031 🎂 5 years · Kindergarten

🩺 Medical

5-year annual well-child visit
💉 Flu shot (annual)
Dental cleaning cadence established

🌱 Developmental

Ties shoes (approx)
Skips
Writes name
Prints some letters

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

Kindergarten starts!
Update school emergency contacts
Field trip permission slips begin

Visit

5-year well-child

Aug 2032 🎂 6 years

🩺 Medical

6-year well-child visit
💉 Flu shot (annual)

🌱 Developmental

Reading emergent
Riding bike (with/without training wheels)

📄 Logistical / Paperwork

1st grade transition

Visit

6-year well-child

Reference

💳 Insurance

Carrier: Aetna
Baby coverage start: ~30 days post-birth (per Vy — needs enrollment)
Enrollment deadline: Confirm exact window with Aetna before Sept 17
Member ID: Add once baby added
Group #: Add
Primary policyholder: TBD (Vy or Tony)

Claims Log

Date	Provider	Service	Billed	Paid by Aetna	Owed	Status
No claims yet.

🚨 Conditions, Allergies & Ongoing Meds

Allergies

None known.

Chronic Conditions / Diagnoses

None.

Active Medications

None.

Past Medications

None logged.

💉 Full Vaccine Schedule (CDC Reference)

Age	Vaccines Due
Birth	HepB #1
1–2 mo	HepB #2
2 mo	DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV13, RV
4 mo	DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV13, RV
6 mo	DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV13, RV, HepB #3, flu (annual)
12–15 mo	MMR, Varicella, HepA #1, PCV13, Hib booster
15–18 mo	DTaP booster
18–24 mo	HepA #2
4–6 yr	DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella (kindergarten)
Annual 6mo+	Flu

📄 Master Paperwork Checklist

At/Right After Birth

Birth certificate application (in hospital)
SSN application (in hospital, via birth cert)
Certified birth certificate copies (5-10 for various filings)
Parentage / pre-birth order paperwork on file
Aetna baby enrollment (30-day window)
Employer HR notification (both parents)
ViaCord cord blood processing confirmation
Hospital records requested (delivery notes, discharge, screenings)

Within First Few Months

Passport (start ASAP for Jan trip — needs both parents in person)
Add to HSA/FSA
Update will / beneficiary designations
529 college savings plan
Term life insurance top-up (parents)
Guardian designation (formal + informal understanding)

Ongoing

Child tax credit (annual)
Daycare/preschool enrollment (waitlists!)
Passport renewal every 5 years (kids)
Vision/dental/medical records organized
School immunization records