M had a check-up at the pediatrician's office today...to get his immunizations and also to have his staples removed (see previous post Franken-Baby). I arrived at the office with a short list of little questions: is it ok for him to sleep with a blankie now? What's the best way to wean him from his bedtime bottle? How about the chupa (pacifier)? Should I be concerned that interact much with other toddlers at play-group? Things like that, things for which all you mommies probably have answers.
Anyway, the nurse weighed and measured him--after I removed his 17 layers of clothing because it's so frigid outside--then the Doctor did all the checking-up things and stated that M is very healthy. (Yay!) At this point he brought the nurse back to help restrain M while he removed the staples (still creepy) and then he left! I was trying to spit out all my questions as he was walking out the door, and only managed to get one answered. I'm certain I sounded anything but intelligent or competent. Then it was time for the shots during which M was very brave (3 Cheers for Dum Dums!) and we were left alone to wiggle back into his 17 layers of clothing.
I don't think the Doctor was being inconsiderate--I'm sure he had a waiting room full of other little ones needing attention, and he always seems thorough during the exam, and my questions aren't exactly critical. But, hey, I'm trying to be a good mom and I don't know all the answers! I don't know all the tricks! Admittedly, I'm still learning how to communicate with pediatricians effectively, I just was hoping to have a better opportunity to do so today. Any pointers, super-mommies of the blog-o-sphere?
2 comments:
Well, I'm definitely not a "super-mommy", but here is my 2 cents on those subjects...
Yes, he's completely fine to sleep with a blanket, don't worry at all. At bedtime start offering him a bottle with only water in it. He'll either take to it and love it, and maybe even want it in bed with him (not a bad habit since it won't rot out his teeth), OR he'll decide that it's not worth it to want a bottle of water at bedtime, and you'll be done. He may be irritated at first, it'll probably take a few nights for him to make a decision. Pacifier? I didn't start worrying until they started reaching the age of 2. You never know...M may be like Michael and you could find out that he doesn't care as much about it as you think he does. And finally, I personally think that you should just be gratful that he doesn't care to interact with the other kids because it won't last forever. Enjoy the time that you have to visit in peace with the other mommies, because all too soon your "play group" time will probably turn into "policing M time" as he starts interacting and being ticked when someone takes a toy, etc. Don't worry, you're doing great. :)
thanks...it's going to be more difficult for me than for M (the whole losing the bottle and chupa thing) I'm sure...I just don't want him to be so grown up yet! Plus, he LOVES his bedtime Ba-Ba.
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