Kalista laying on the pediatrician's table
Kalista saw Dr. Berent (pediatrician) today for the second time this month. We had to see him two days after our discharge from the hospital and then today for Kalista's big "four month old immunization" shots. We had a list of questions to ask Dr. Berent too...poor guy....but we're glad he took the time to listen and answer all of them. It's so true what experienced parents say when they tell you to write down all your questions before you see the doctor...because it works. Twelve questions answered in a matter of ten minutes...pretty efficient! So back to Kalista....it was the big shot day and she did so well. Matt held her and nurse Suzy worked her speedy shot giving skills. Boom boom boom....DONE! No tears!!!. We know that our little girl has been through so much more, that a few little shots would be easy peasy. We hope in two months that Kalista will be just as tolerant and forgiving for her six month old set of shots. Cross our fingers!So in the grand scheme of things, Kalista is going to be seen by many specialists in the next few weeks and months for all the areas we need to address due to her omphalocele. She truly has a fuller schedule than her parents. In the next month we are scheduled with four different specialists: Dr. Saenz (surgeon), Dr. Mehl (neurologist), Dr. Nigam (cardiologist) and Dr. Gosman (plastic surgeon). Somewhere in the mix we are supposed to see the dietitian/nutritionist and occupational therapist for the feeding issues. Thank goodness for our smart phones or we would be all over the place!
