Well, today was the day to make an aquaintance with a prospective doctor of the baby. I was (untypically for me :o) ) on time, entered the pediatrician's office, was greeted very nicely by a doctor's assistant and asked to wait. While waiting I was praying that I like the new doctor and that he actually would take my children (that is the first time ever I used the term "children" and not just "child" - that is still strange to me but also exciting!). A couple of minutes later the doctor entered the room and I ...instantly liked him! We talked a little, he made a couple of jokes (which instantly won me over!) and told me how things with pediatricians work in the US (comparatively to Germany) . That was actually one of his first jokes, when he said, "well, comparatively to Germany you're...on your own :o)))No-no, just kidding..." That of course immediately broke the ice.
Well, anyway, the good news is - it worked out! It looks like Dr. Stein will be my baby's doctor. After leaving the doctor's office (which is on N. Main Street, sharing the parking lot with the Bank of America and right around the corner from our house!!), I went to check out a new second hand kids' clothes store. Boy, was I pleased!! Most of the things (bassinets, swings, blankets, clothes, toys, books, etc) look like new but cost a third of a retail price!! Now is it nice or what?? I ended up purchasing a couple of things and am very happy. The delivery date is approaching, can you tell :o))?
