A Visit To The Doctor

Did you know that you are supposed to visit the doctor every year for a check up? I read it in a magazine and asked Bessie for clarification. She told me that an annual visit to the doctor is mandatory for good health, and so I called Dr Natalie and made an appointment.

Hmmm, I have not been to "visit" a doctor. Who visits a doctor? A visit implies a good time chatting and catching up. From what I remember, doctors usually poke and prod you, stick mean things into you, and make you eat and drink very strange pills and potions.

I found myself sitting in a doctor's office waiting patiently.

 I was kind of dreading the appointment and was feeling rather apprehensive.

Dr Natalie was surprised to see me looking so glum. "Whatever is the matter, Isabelle? Are you nervous?"

Well, that had to be the understatement of the century! "Yes," I timidly answered and then I went on to explain how I don't even remember even seeing a doctor in many years. Make that many, many years.
"Don't be scared. Your health is very important, and by having an annual check up we can see how you are changing and growing."

 Dr Natalie introduced me to her assistant, Julia. Dr Natalie has a very matter-of-fact personality. Professional, yet friendly. She explained everything she was going to do, and even let me examine the instruments before she used them.

 I was examined from head to toe and Dr Natalie said that everything looked just fine.

Hmm, seems like this 'doctor visit' wasn't so bad after all!

 Dr Natalie gave me a clean bill of health. Now I just need to sit back and wait for my immunization. Apparently I am due for a tetanus shot. Dr Natalie said that it would feel like a quick pinch. Shouldn't be too bad. Doctors wouldn't lie, right?

Cheerio, my friends,
Isabelle