Today Andrew's anxiety was mighty high as we got up, got ready, dropped off brother at daycare for a few hours ( which he could not understand why he was not going with us) and headed to see Dr. Chang! The whole way there it was:
Andrew: "I'm not getting a poke (shot)?"
Me: No Andrew, you are not getting a shot this time! There is nothing to worry about...
Andrew: " I wonder what Luca is doing?"
Me: "He is probably playing..."
Andrew: " No poke this time"?
* laughs* And with all the reassurance I provided, he still broke down crying when the nurse got out the little monkey gown for him to put on. He only believed me when the Appointment was over and his arms were band aid free. He had a good time talking with Dr. Chang, and while his anxiety was not noticeably gone until we actually got home to his safe haven, Dr. Chang did a good job of helping to calm his nervousness. If there are no, infestation of germs thru the year, Andrew will not have to see Dr. Chang until next February.
Andrew's 5 year Stats:
49.2 LBS
46.5"
20/25 Vision
Perfect hearing
1 comment:
Aww. Donovan absolutely HATES (fears) anyone in scrubs or wearing a white coat. Breaks my heart too, to see them so upset. And, funny, just this morning Dominic was going over with me the agony of getting a shot. Why? I don't know.
BTW, our check-up dates are off too, since appointments get changed for some reason or another, and the insurance only allows you to bill each year for the annual. I wish it were by birthdate.
Glad little Drew checked out just fine!
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