Today I went to the doctor for Gracie's 18 month well baby check-up. They had me go through a list of questions like "Does your child respond to you when you say his or her name?", "can your child walk?", "does your child like to climb?". I went through and answered the questions but had to laugh when I cam to the question, "Do you ever wonder if your child is deaf?" (NOTE*** Please don't take offense to my reaction to this question. I think it is important and am not making fun of the question itself***). I turned to the doctor and said, "this question is kind of interesting". I read the question in a laughing tone.
My mind immediately turned to the waiting room where Gracie had climbed up on the wooden school bus in the waiting room about 10 times, ignoring me every time I asked her to "Please get down." I also thought of Gracie ignoring me as she ran over to and crawled down the stairs as fast as she could (My doctor's office is on the second floor).
So here I was, laughing to myself (and I thought with the doctor) about my requests falling on "deaf" ears. The doctor turned to me totally straight faced and said, "I'm not sure exactly what the procedure is, but I can ask about a hearing screening for you." It turned into an awkward explanation about how I was joking because my toddler is sometimes naughty and doesn't listen. Then I just felt guilty for even joking about being deaf- "there are some things we don't even joke about."
For those of you dying to know, here were Gracie's stats:
Weight: 19lbs. 15oz ( She's gaining!)
Height: 31 inches
7 comments:
So funny, it reminds me of your keys at church story! I hope you had a great time up north! Amy had her baby today 9lbs 2 oz!
same mags. I wonder that with sisi too. that's a funny story though. Well, gracie is officially the same weight as kai.
actually both those stats are exactly the same as kai. I'm getting a kick out of that!
I've never been asked that question. But, I would have probably answered the same way. My kids are constantly not listening to me.
That is so funny! Do you have Gracie forward facing now in the car? I am so paranoid with Ashley. At her 1 year appointment she was 18 pounds and I think she has gained because she feels heavier. We still have her rear facing. I think she could probably be forward facing now. Let me know what you have done with cute Gracie!
Little tiny Gracie! That's a good story Mag. Your Dr. has probably learned that he can't make light of that stuff but any parent knows that toddlers are "awesome" listeners right? :)
Oh that is so funny! I read it to Andrew :) I can just imagine the whole thing!!!!
mi
PS can't wait for it to be MY turn
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