The most stressful part of well-baby checks is supposedly the vaccinations, but for me, it’s the third degree
Sweat trickles down the back of my neck. “Um… I think he can?”
The pediatrician clucks in concern before he moves on to the next question.
“Can he go down the stairs?”
“Uh… well… ” Can I get some water, please?
“Does he follow commands? Like, ‘Bring your shoes’?”
“Er… ” Commands? Ha! The only time he displays comprehension is when he hears the word “outside.” Otherwise, he innocently disregards me.
“Does he say, ‘Mommy’?”
I brighten. “Yes!” Finally, one easy question!
I don’t clarify that when he says it, he doesn’t seem to be addressing me.
The most stressful part of well-baby checks is supposedly the vaccinations, but for me, it’s the third degree.
