Hi everyone! Mom thought you might like to see what it's like for me to have a check up. This is what it's like when I go to the local cardiologist, Dr. Johnson.
First, we get there and have to wait until they are ready for me. Sometimes I think I've spent half my life waiting for a Dr. to see me. Of course, I'm only 4 months old so half my life isn't all that much! At least I'm happy in my stroller while I'm waiting.
Next, they take me to get my EKG. The nurse hooks me up to lots of leads and she and Mommy and GrNanny have to hold me down to get an accurate reading. This was the first time ever that I didn't cry through the whole thing.
After that, I go downstairs, through a long hallway to X-ray. They have to suspend me to get an accurate picture of my heart. This is my side shot, and they also take a front shot.
Once they read the X-rays and are sure they got what they need, they send me back down the long hallway and back upstairs to wait for a little longer. This time I didn't have to wait for long. I got right into a room so they could start on my vitals. Can I just tell you I hate, Hate, HATE having my blood pressure taken. This time was no exception. Even Lammie didn't help.
Next I get weighed and measured au natural. Good thing I have my hands to distract me from the fact that Mom is really taking a picture of this.
In my down time, I practiced my rolling over until....
I got distracted by my hands!
Next, they took me for my echocardiogram. I am really hard to get good pictures of and it took two techs and the Dr. to try to see what they wanted to see and they still couldn't find what they were looking for. I like to try to guide them by holding onto the wire, but they make me stop every time.
At last, Mommy gets through talking to Dr. Johnson and I get to settle back into my carseat. I was so wound up and so worn out that it took two Lammies to calm me down. Thank goodness Mrs. Kelly at Genevieve Bond was able to get me some extra Lammies. Sometimes one just isn't enough!
That's a typical checkup for me. Mom will be on here soon to post an update on what the Dr. said. To me, it all sounds like a conversation between two Charlie Brown school teachers, but they seem to be in agreement and have a plan. I think Mom will also post some more pictures soon. We've been really busy enjoying the weather and making memories!
Thanks for all your prayers!
Love,
Hoss
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