The Doctor Visit

I avoid the doctor as much as possible. Why you might ask? My daughter is like a hysterical caged monkey. It has been this way since she was a newborn. She would just cry and scream until the visit was over. She would be fine in the waiting room and as soon as we crossed the door into the office part, the screams and cries would begin. Amazing. It's been more difficult as she has grown. I think this reaction is partly due to her SPD and partly due to her temperament. She always freaks when there is unwanted physical contact - no matter who it's from.

Kendra has had a cough for a week and a half now. On Sunday my mom told me that I needed to take her in to see her doctor. Yesterday I decided that was wise counsel. Kendra's lungs are so full of gunk and she can't seem to get it out. So I made an appointment for today. I dread going to the doctor!! I have a social book that I read to Kendra, we practice with our doctor kit on her baby, and we talk about how fun it will be. I also brush her and do compressions before we leave.

Today she was as happy as a lark to go to the doctor! I thought that finally we would have an easy visit. Kendra loved watching the TV as we waited and was great with the nurse. She did everything she asked her to without any hesitation (that's a first). We sat and colored while we waited for the doctor. Kendra was laughing and having a great time. As soon as the doctor came in Kendra's mood changed. Before the doctor did anything Kendra began to scream and cry! Are you kidding me?!?! The doctor hadn't even touched her yet!! She clung to me as before while freaking out until the doctor opened the door to leave. Geez, even when it was over she wouldn't stop!

But we got through it without gagging or vomiting amazingly. We had to fill her prescriptions after that. I took home a grocery bag full! Have you ever taken so many meds home? Most are for her nebulizer. Well, all in all it was worth the visit for now I know Kendra will get better and our days (and nights) will be easier. Then we can go places again!

At the pharmacy the pharmacist was adding flavoring to Kendra's med and she was pounding it on the counter. Kendra yelled, "come in!" and everyone started laughing. She's such a funny kid.