Doctor Appointments

Yesterday was an Ann Arbor day. Cayman had a couple of appointments. Just routine stuff. Nothing out of the ordinary for her.

Let me start at the very beginning of our day and tell you how Mike tried to sneak Cayman out the door dressed like this...

Remember, it is U of M hospital where we were going.

Mike always wears Ohio State stuff, I think you know that well. He is a friendly guy and makes friends wherever he goes, even Michigan friends (ssssh). Truth be told, his absolute best friend from his childhood through the present day is a strong Michigan fan. Surprised?

When it's an appointment with a doctor that we have seen often, such as Cayman's Neurosurgeon, I do not worry too much about Mike's amount of scarlet and gray he wears in Ann Arbor. There is a relationship there. An understanding. A mutual respect. They get what Mike is all about.

However, when we are seeing a new doctor or one of Cayman's doctors that she doesn't return to very often, that is when I get nervous about the amount of scarlet and gray that is worn up there.

I have grown accustom to Mike's persistent opinion of wearing such attire at U of M but I have an added comfort if Cayman and I dress more widespread. I figure, U of M will be more forgiving of Mike if 2 out of 3 look commonplace. :)

So off with the red...

And on with the ever so pretty girly colors of pink and purple...

Cayman's first check-in of the day was at the Orthopedist's (skeletal doctor) office.

They sent us down to radiology where a set of x-rays were taken of Cayman's cute little hands.

Then it was back to the Orthopedist's office, where we waited and waited.


Cayman never minds the long waits for the doctor, just as long as she gets to play with the paper on the exam table.

The fun of the paper started to wear off as nap time approached.

The doctor evaluated Cayman's x-rays and assessed her thumb situation only to conclude that it is best to refer her onto to a different specialist at U of M that is more advanced for what Cayman needs. So that will be for another day.

Cayman's next appointment was with the Ophthalmologist (eye doctor).

The doctor's report:

Cayman's vision continues to develop and remain right on track. Her eyes do still cross at times, but not one side more than the other, which is good a thing. The nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) in her left eye is still there but seems to be a little less dominant than at her last check up.

Really, it was a fantastic report! Cayman couldn't keep her pretty little eyes open long enough to hear it for herself. It was well past her nap time and she was exhausted.



Our doctor appointment portion of the day was over! That is when comes my favorite part of these long Ann Arbor days. I love it when we step out from that building after the last doctor appointment and the rest of the day is free. It's just me, my dearest Mike and Cayman, all together to do whatever our heart pleases.

Usually that involves sushi. :)

Ann Arbor has our favorite sushi restaurant. It is the best and their prices are so reasonable.Sadako Japanese Restaurant

Before leaving Ann Arbor we took a drive around the construction site of U of M's new hospital. From the outside it looks almost complete. It is scheduled to open in 2011.

Driving home.