Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Sash finally met her pediatrician this afternoon. As per standard procedure, I was asked who referred the practice. I told the receptionist I Googled them. The doctor, DF, is probably 90 years old so he was very surprised that he can be found on the internet. He asked me how I settled on him specifically. I told him I found his name on a list of pediatricians on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website, he passed a criminal check and his office is 3 blocks away. As far as I am concerned, he is as good as any other in this socialist system. And I was right. He reassured me that in view of Sasha's maternal genes, she is not likely to be a huge eater. Give her vitamins and make sure she eats at least some meat for iron. She is still in the top 75% for height and so in view of the fact that she has presumably put on some weight since birth, she was given the all clear. He gave her Hepatitis A shots, and she didnt even cry....what a trooper. He asked about Malaria in Malaysia, and I reassured him that we were not about to go traipsing in the jungle. So no Malaria medication for her but she has to see DF again when she is home. My instinct tells me he's one of the good guys.
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Take care ma'am!
amen to both new paed and healthy kid!
hah, that answers all the questions I have re: Milla eating habits (or the non-existent habit).
I am beginning to have one of those insane motherly jealousy,... she'd be thinner and taller than me. Jeez.
According to the Dutch growth chart '- if she continues, she'd be at least 5 foot 8 inches tall when she is 18. And since she has fallen off the weight chart (below percentile), she'd probably be anorexic looking.
hah. what a mess? so much for genetic modification.
p.s Be thankful for your socialist system there. here, we are grateful for whatever lame service we get.
p.p.s I'd like to speak to you before you leave for Asia.... hopefully, we'll find some time. all this áhli mesyuarat tingkap (comment boxes) conversations is losing its romantic novelty!
Nxxxxxxxx
Thanks angel eyes!!
Ms J, and he is funny too. I suppose he has so much experience with paranoid parents.
Nina, yup, it does doesn't it. I took her to a shoe shop after to let her choose a pair of sandals (she chose the one I least liked) and spent the same amount of time in her dept looking for a pair of wellies myself. I think she will be able to wear my shes by the time she is 5...sheesh..
Will try and call you this weekend..
let me the first to wish MY DEAREST NIECE COTEK - HAPPY BIRTHDAY with lots of love from her auntie dora. Cant wait to celebrate it with her n you guys...it'll be so fun.
Happy Birthday 2nd Sasha!!!! Have lots and lots and lots fun growing, discovering and learning in your 3rd year!
Congrats to your parents for keeping you in one piece (and in such a good condition)!
Lots of love from your friend across the pond,
Milla & Parents
p.s Let's join forces at some point to compare notes on survival plan!:-))
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