Yesterday, we took Alex to the allergy doctor, and 3 and half hours later, (and 10 prescriptions later, yikes!) we realized he is going to be just like Dan! Yes, we sat in a little room that was about 85 degrees, all four of us, from 1:00 to almost 4:30! But, I was so impressed with Alex, and Emily for waiting so long! Alex is a lot like me, too because he was nervous and worried and thought about getting a shot all week in anticipation of his appointment. Anyway, he has allergies just like Dan and will have to go weekly to get the allergy shots, like Dan. Bummer. But we are glad that we finally took him, and that he'll finally get the relief he deserves! We have been so used to his stuffy, runny nose and sneezing, and how wonderful it will be for Alex to breathe better and not sneeze and cough so much. Poor little man. He always looks so pitiful when he goes to the doctor with his little arms and chest showing. But, he did amazing! He got pricked on his bony little back about 40 times, and received a total of 20 little shots on his arms! And he didn't cry or scream at all, like he said he would! In fact, he told us that he likes this doctor much better than his other doctor! Because they give bigger shots at his pediatrician! The allergy doctor was the best doctor I've ever met! She was wonderful with Alex, and talked directly to him and told him what she was going to do and made it feel like he was the boss! She was the kind of person who could sell milk to a cow!
Before he had the shots, the assistant put a numbing cream on his arms and wrapped them in saran wrap! In addition to his shots, he also needs regular breathing treatments.
By the way, he is definitely allergic to cats! Sorry, Kitty!
The picture of health!
(While he waited in between tests, he also devoured about 10 little suckers! I think our next appointment will be to the dentist!)
Before he had the shots, the assistant put a numbing cream on his arms and wrapped them in saran wrap! In addition to his shots, he also needs regular breathing treatments.
By the way, he is definitely allergic to cats! Sorry, Kitty!
The picture of health!
(While he waited in between tests, he also devoured about 10 little suckers! I think our next appointment will be to the dentist!)
Battle wounds!
Alex, you are such a brave little boy! I guess you and Daddy will get to start bonding at the Allergy office every Friday afternoon!
