Yesterday, we had our one-month appointment with the pediatrician. It went great! We've got the code figured out. By now, I'm realizing that every time we see the doctor, they tend to ask the same standard questions to make sure we're following all the right rules, and I always provide the same proper answer to confirm that yes, we are good little rule followers. See here:
Q: How's your mood?
A: Great! Things are going great!
Q: Do you always put your baby to sleep on her back?
A: Yes.
Q: Where does your baby sleep?
A: We have a bassinet in our bedroom (notice we don't ever answer this one directly)
Q: Are you giving her vitamin D drops?
A: Yes.
Q: Did you have your car seat fitted by a professional?
A: Yes
etc.
I'm not usually the lying kind of person. My guilt gets the better of me. But yesterday, I realized that I'm lying (slightly) to my doctor, because I can. And because I want to. And I don't feel guilty about it. I feel empowered! Here's what the above conversation would look like if I answered the questions honestly:
Q: How's your mood?
A: Great! We have our ups and downs... I cried to my husband this morning, but things are going great!
Q: Do you always put your baby to sleep on her back?
A: Yes. Sometimes. She really likes sleeping on her side too. We like to sleep on our sides facing each other. This morning I woke up and she was asleep with her face planted between my boobs. I checked to make sure she was breathing ok and went back to sleep.
Q: Where does your baby sleep?
A: See above. We have a bassinet in our bedroom. She likes to lay in there while I take a shower, but doesn't sleep in it. Ever.
Q: Are you giving her vitamin D drops?
A: Yes, I've given them to her once or twice. Does she really need them? Can I just stick her face in the sun for a couple of minutes?
Q: Did you have your car seat fitted by a professional?
A: Yes, my brother in law. He's a pro at that kind of stuff.
There, I've confessed. Can you imagine the wonderful conversation that might ensue with my doc if I really spoke my heart?
2 comments:
I love this! I miss you :-) Hope to catch up soon....
Lying to the doctor is a critical part of being a new mom. He'll never understand the instincts of a mother, so it's really not worth the energy explaining it to him. Good for you Penelope!!! You're a pro. xoxoxoxo
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