Dentist visit

The Babe had a routine dental visit last week.  Following her cleaning, the dentist came in for her check-up.  Happily, no cavities.  Afterwards, I had to have a slight repair done, so we moved into another exam room.  When the dentist came in, he joked about having just seen the Babe.  She responded, "Deja vu".  It was so funny, and he was taken aback at her knowing this, and using it appropriately. 

One of the things that makes it more comfortable to go to this particular dentist is the fact that he has a child with food allergies.  I feel a little safer when the Babe is there because he has first-hand knowledge.  At this past visit, I felt even better.  There was a new hygienist in his office.  During the majority of the Babe's cleaning we were discussing food allergies.  No, her children don't have food allergies.  She does.  She outgrew many, but still has a few.  The Babe asked her about Epi-pens, and sure enough, the hygienist carries her own.

We are definitely part of a growing community.  It was good for the Babe to see a pretty adult, with a regular job and family, who has lived with food allergies most of her life.  Its also good for us as parents to see that while we live with certain restrictions due to allergies, we don't have to limit our children.  My job is to protect her, but not prevent her from pursuing goals and having fun.