Luke - the strongest boy in the world!

We've been trying to get Luke into a new pediatric doctor's office that is closer to home. Don't get me started on what a pain it was to get him in for an appointment. Okay, I'm started. Short version: The common response from every receptionist is, "We can't see him for anything until he has a new patient visit." Huh?! So if we bring him in for a 'new patient visit' why not do some diagnosis then? To be honest this is the kind of stuff I'd like to see 'reformed'; well, that and the whole cost of the visit and medication. Anyway, back to Luke's story.

We had a new patient visit this week with a new doctor. The office is nice, and very efficient of getting patients seen. Everything is digital. The records are typed straight into the computer, so the doctor or assistant just pull it up on the computer in the room when they get there. The nurse had come to take Luke's vitals. As she is putting on the arm cuff, she told Luke, "I'm going to put this on your arm to measure your muscles." Then Luke replied, "You better be careful. I really strong, I might break it!" Ha! What a ham. He gets this from his mama.

The doctor has a great bedside manner and was really good with Luke. He asked Luke if he knew where his heart was, and Luke pointed to his chest. The doctor then takes his stethoscope to listen to the heart and puts it on Luke's head. Boy, did Olivia think that was the funniest thing ever, and just laughed and laughed! (posted by Mark)