My son is horribly fearful of the doctor. (and the dentist. and the barber. and loud music. but i digress...)
With every visit to the pediatrician's office, he has shed tears and put up a huge struggle even to get his weight and height taken. Imagine a 33 month old toddler having to get his height taken (struggling and) lying down against the "ruler" that infants use, because he refuses to stand up against the growth chart on the wall. Even the sight of a doctor (not his own) in the elevator freaks him out (obviously the association with the white coat, which his pediatrician takes off anyway!).
Well, lo and behold - my baby is on a roll. Suddenly he is a baby no more!
Our last visit to the pedia (at 38 months) was the most pleasant experience! He allowed us to take his height and weight on the scale, not needing any pep talks to get on. While waiting for our turn, he slowly opened the doctor's office door, peeked in and said " Doctor, please be gentle." (Yes, there was another patient being attended to at the time).
When it was our turn in the office, there were no tears, not a struggle, and a very calm big boy during the routine check up. In fact, even when it was time for the shot, he said in a very quiet voice, "I'm scared." And that was it. He didnt even so much as flinch - I wasn't sure that it was even over.
Am so proud of my little big boy! What a truly brave one! :)
