I hate Going to the Pediatrician

Let me preface by saying two things -- first, I know this is so silly. And second, so far I really like my pediatrician and appreciate that they are so thorough.

But...everytime I go to the pedicatrician with DS I always wind up coming out of there feeling like my baby, the apple of my eye, my perfect little creation, isn't so perfect. There is always so much speculating on things like his head, bones, tongue, etc. All of the things that I'm sure are normal for an infant checkup. In the hospital I knew that he had problems with his frenulum but ped told me that it would probably fix itself. But this morning he said that it doesn't look like it will so I have to go see a ped ENT doc to see about getting it snipped. Then last month he told me to make sure that he alternates the side that he tends towards to alleviate flat head on the side. DH and I did a good job this month of being conscious of it to the point where now he doesn't really favor either side. But, ped told me that one side on his forhead slightly protrudes out further than the other. So, again we have to make sure he only looks left to try and fix itself. Again, he said it will probably fix itself but I can't help but worry because the tongue was supposed to fix itself too. From what he said this is only a cosmetic thing and nothing more so that relieves me a little. But I still feel sad for him. And I wish I didn't because I know that I'm just being silly.

On another note, he is 9 weeks old, 14lbs 11 oz and 25 inches. No wonder my back hurts. And he had to get 2 shots and an oral. He cried. I cried. It was a mess.

I know I'm blessed that he is happy and healthy. Just somehow feel sad for him. He'll always be perfect in my eyes. Thanks for listening.

Re: I hate Going to the Pediatrician

he is perfect!! You just have to help to grow perfectly too. You're not being silly. No one wants to hear that you need to work on this or that. But I'm sure he will be even more perfect as he grows. Try not to feel sad. He sounds very happy & healthy. You're doing a great job.