The hospital registration called. Merlin has a dental appointment for his first teeth cleaning(and likely cavity fillings). Merlin in 13 years old.
He cannot keep his mouth open for a cleaning. He has a strong jaw like a crocodile… it will snap shut if hands come near. 😀
There were many health questions to be answered. He will require anesthesia and they need to know what to expect.
About 20 minutes into the conversation I started getting frustrated. I was so annoyed that I needed to do this at all. My Neuro-typical children don’t need to be “put under” to get a routine cleaning.
I reminded myself that this woman on the phone was doing her job and being grumpy helps no one.
We discussed medical conditions, past surgeries, medications, his seizure symptoms, his (limited) communication/mobility…all the ugliest parts of being Merlins mom…..for 70 mins. She listened attentively and had steadfast kindness. She even laughed at some of my awful jokes. 🙂
This woman has an epileptic child as well and I was comforted that she understood that facet of my life.
A call that could have unraveled me….improved my day! I felt heard. Not pitied. Sometimes that’s all you need. ❤️❤️❤️
Four Seasons in One Day 
I hope that the dental appointment will provide oral health care, at it’s optimum. Hopefully the radiographs find great Ortho needs and no dental lesions. May everything become “Within Normal Limits”.
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