What an exciting topic! Yes, the dentist. Ugh. In my mind, I had this unrealistic expectation that since I now stay-at-home, I could go to the dentist during the middle of the day when the sun was shining and birds were chirping. Wrong. Josh needed to watch Jacob, so I went this morning (when it was still dark out) at 8am to the torture chamber.
I have to admit, I had a new dental hygienist today and she was fantastic. Shout-out to Martha! Woot! And she was sort of gentle. But my gums still bled. Yes, if I would floss it wouldn't be this way. But I hate flossing. It's just so unnatural. So I prefer instead to lose a pint of blood during my bi-yearly visit. The good news? No cavities!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the first time since I have been 18 that they have taken x-rays and I haven't had a cavity. I thought my teeth were supposed to be worse after pregnancy?? Apparently, I should have more kids! In due time, of course!
But as I was sitting in the chair tensing up and trying to not cry, I realized that in a few short years, I will need to bring Jacob to the dentist. And somehow, I will have to make him believe this place is not the torture chamber I believe it is. I will somehow have to make him think it's awesome. And I'm not sure how to do that. Not when I try to delay my appointments as long as I can before feeling guilty. Oh dentist, why can you not be more enjoyable????
What is your worst and favorite part of the dentist???
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