I've booked a double appointment with the doc tomorrow (non-emergency, by the way) for DD (nearly 3). I'm just dreading it as I'm worried that a) there'll be something wrong with her and b) that the doctor will ignore me because I'm coming with a big list. The doc seems to switch off after the first thing and look at you as though you're mad. That's why I've ended up with such a long list - I avoid the doc until I must go. This is my list. She's a very happy, active little girl, but she must sound in a bad way from this list!!
- Small dent in head (caused by child pushing a hard 'thing' into it over a year ago). A year ago the doc said it would disappear, but it's still there.
- Black eye - two weeks old, but still hasn't fully disappeared - eye lid's still purple.
- Rhinitis - she was diagnosed with asthma (I think incorrectly), but it seems it may be rhinitis instead.
- Nose - two thin, flesh-coloured lines have appeared either side of her nose in the last few weeks. No idea what they are.
- Birthmark - she has two tiny, raised birthmarks on her face. As a baby we were told they'd disappear, but they haven't.
- Wrists - they click. A year ago the doc said it was the tendons and that it would correct itself. It hasn't.
- Legs - she seems knock-kneed. The HV said it would correct itself when she was about a year old, but it's becoming more pronounced.
- Toes - they're bent. Same as above re. HV.
- Poo - it's sometimes pale and tinged with green. Had iron tests, which all came back as normal, but may there be a problem?
Poor DD. I don't know if i've been neglectful in not taking her to the doc sooner, or if I'm being all precious about things and she's fine.
I'm such a worrier!