This morning I took Shilo back to the doctor's office to have her rope burn checked. For two and a half days we have babied that injury. I have rewrapped it several times. I have slathered it in antibiotic ointment. I have been as diligent as possible in the care of that wound.
Shilo has managed to hobble around, and even made it to see Eclipse yesterday (although, she said, Lexee parked an eternity away and she had to walk a mile to the theater). What would the doctor (okay, PA-C) say? Was it getting better? Did it look good?
The nurse was highly impressed and commented on how good it looked.
Another nurse came in "just to see." They told us that this was much more exciting than the sinus infections and sore throats they look at all day. The visiting nurse said, "That looks good? I would hate to see what bad looks like. You need to milk it for all it's worth." Hmmmmm. Please, Shi, just don't milk your mom.
They wrapped it up again, and sent us on our way. Could we please come back on Tuesday to have it re-evaluated? Hmmmm. We scheduled the appointment and headed home. I'm now trying to decide IF we need to keep going back. I really think I've got this covered.
I will ponder this question until I take Lex back later today to get a prescription for her out-of-control allergies. Maybe at that time I will cancel that Tuesday appointment. Slyly, so as not to appear suspicious of the health-racket going on there. Then, and only then, if I think there is any problem in the healing process of Shi's injury, I will call when I deem it necessary. I think that is a much more reasonable approach, don't you?
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