We were really dreading when Zander would start his physician visits here at home if his medical exam in Guangzhou was any indicator. The medical there was excruciating. He's been through so much in his little life, I can completely understand his reluctance at seeing anyone in white. In China the nurses and doctors wear the traditional white clothing with starched hats (at least the ones we have always seen).
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| Nurse in Guangzhou |
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| Doctor in Guangzhou |
But he did amazing. A wonderful friend, and adoptive parent of 2, told us about a pediatrician who did a wonderful job evaluating international children once home. Dr. Ladage at Cardinal Glennon Hospital was amazing. She spent well over 1 1/2 hours just talking and gathering information while observing Zander also. He was comfortable with her and it wasn't the nightmare we expected, it went very well. The rough part was when they had to take the 5 vials of blood, although only 5 teaspoons, that's a lot for a little one. He also had to have a TB test which wasn't fun for anyone. But after everything was over he was all smiles and giggles again munching down the graham crackers & slurping down the juice they gave him.
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