Friday, June 8, 2012

She Looks Like Me


Before handing today's post over to Fishducky, I just wanted to tell you that the Hippie's ultrasound results came back completely normal. The same section of her tummy is hurting again, but we still don't have answers. They've put her on another dairy-free diet and plan on taking her off of gluten if this dairy thing doesn't work. Wish us luck.

On a happy note, Janie (the rockstar) wrote a wonderful review for "The Sword of Senack." Please go HERE to read that. Thank you, Janie. Your encouragement, support and kindness means so very much.

Now, the reason you're visiting on this lovely Fishducky Friday--take it away, Fran!

SHE LOOKS LIKE ME!

Back in the days when doctors made house calls (I’ve told you before to ask your grandmother what that means!) I had the flu or some other deadly disease, so I called my family doctor, who is also a friend. I was in bed, in some nice warm pajamas, when he arrived. He examined me & told me I needed a shot. I asked him where, so I would know if I should roll up a pajama sleeve or lower the bottoms—I really didn’t care which. He said, “I could give it to you in your arm, but it’s better in the butt. Tell you what, I’ll give it to you in the butt but I won’t look!” I told him to look—just not to remember!

I took my kids to the pediatrician for a checkup. (Where else was I going to take them—a singles bar?) The nurse was laughing & I asked her what was so funny. She said she had just been talking to another patient—a 5 year old boy who had recently gotten over chicken pox. She had asked him how he had caught it. He told her, “I dunno. I must’ve got hold of a bad chicken!”

My brother-in-law was a veterinarian. He never got angry with his patients, but their owners were a different story. He couldn’t show his anger in the office—very bad for business. He loved gardening. One of the reasons was because it gave him a place to safely (& privately) vent his feelings. He would take his clippers & cut the heads off weeds, saying as he went, “That’s for you, Mr. Smith!” or “You’re an idiot, Mrs. Jones!” Everyone was happy & his garden was beautiful!

My younger sister-in-law & I each have three kids. Hers are all about three months older than ours. I used to be worried when she called me—I was afraid she’d tell me she was pregnant again & I didn’t want any more kids. We saw the same OB so we often went in for our appointments together. We’d get weighed in & examined & then we’d go out for ice cream. We’d have plenty of time to diet before our next visit. C’mon—you NEVER did that?

Our daughter was my parents’ first grandchild. We called them around 1:00am & they met us at the hospital along with Bud’s folks. She was born at 4:10am & I guess everyone was pretty tired, excited & punchy by that time. My obstetrician, Dr. Weinberg, was a very large, stern-looking (but funny) man who spoke with a thick German accent. He came into the waiting room & announced that I had had a beautiful baby girl. My mom excitedly asked him who the baby looked like. He thought for a minute, said, “She looks like ME!” & turned & left the room.

I had very easy &, apparently, VERY quick deliveries. When our second son was born, I had asked for something to ease the pain & promptly fell blissfully asleep. A nurse, who had been in the delivery room, later came into my room laughing. She said Dr. Weinberg asked her if she had ever seen one of my babies being born. She told him no. She said he warned her to stand back & said, “SWOOSH!!” I wonder if she’s the one who designed the Nike logo. I hope you realize—I stayed on a theme this time. And it wasn’t easy!

Take care of yourselves----fishducky

18 comments:

  1. That doc sounds like such a hoot! I love your posts! :)

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  2. My sister's Diabetes doctor is exactly like that.... but Indian. :) And A+ for staying on topic.

    Elisa - If it is the Gluten issue, you should see really good results within 1-3 weeks. But bear in mind it takes 4 months for gluten to completely leave the system.

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  3. Awesome stories, Fishducky!

    Doubly awesome to hear the ultrasound for the Hippie was normal, although sucks that they still don't know what's up.

    Word of advice for the dairy and gluten free routes: if she has to do it, you ALL have to do it. Been there with my middle son (since ended it because it wasn't doing squat for him) and it is way too easy to cheat if the temptation is there.

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  4. So thankful the ultrasound was normal. The great thing about the gluten free diet is the weight loss....oh, wait....you don't NEED to lose weight. Oh, well...sigh.

    Love the stories! My granddaughter who is visiting was telling me that she just had to change doctors. I asked why and she looked funny and said because the pediatrician doesn't see almost 20 year olds! I don't know why?????

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  5. I have to have doctors with a sense of humor. Otherwise one of us would die.. Phil does not find us funny but hey he's not the one getting the shots in the eye now is he?

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  6. I am not a fan of doctors so I should read this before I have to go and maybe it will help! And do you think it hurts more or less to get a shot in the bum?

    Glad to hear the Hippie isn't having an appendicitis but I just hope this all gets figured out soon so the poor thing isn't so miserable. I'll tell my leprechauns to pray harder! ;)

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  7. hope your daughter recovers from this ailment soon

    "she looks like me" - funny

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  8. Elisa, I hope you will find out soon what causes the Hippie's pain. This must be so stressful for all of you.

    fishducky: Thanks for yet another Friday morning of fun, smiles, and laughing out loud!

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  9. Dear Fishducky, and I liked the theme a lot! Those snippets of anecdotes hit the spot and helped me remember various visits to the doctor and to the vet. Life is mostly how we choose to look at it--or so I think! Peace.

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  10. Dear JULI, RICK, NANCY, MELYNDA, MAGGIE,PEACHES, INGER & DEE--So glad that I could chip in a chuckle, solicit a snicker, give you a giggle or just plain leave you with a laugh!!

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  11. fishducky, My babies look like me. They are gorgeous.

    Elisa, Thank you for sending visitors my way.

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    1. My firstborn apparently looks like my OB (although I've always been the sentimental fool--I promised Bud that at least our first child would be his), the second is a clone of Bud but our baby (now 49) is definitely mine!

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  12. hahaha well I hate most doctors, those with a sense of humor surely bring me around a bit. Hope the hippie gets better soon, nothing like not knowing and having it drag out and drag out.

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    1. Dr Weinberg was a great OB/GYN, not that you would have much personal need for one...

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  13. Glad to hear that the Hippie's test results are good. I hope that the diets work and she will soon be feeling like herself again. :)

    The theme and stories were funny this week- and went perfectly together. It is great if your doctor can be smart and have a good sense of humor. Going to the doctor isn't my favorite thing.

    ~Jess

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    1. Just because I had (& have) great doctors doesn't mean I like going to see them, either!

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  14. Glad to know her tests came back normal. I hope she's back to herself soon.

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