Today, I went to doctor and dentist. I have antibiotic for illness. My gums were very irritated! I love the slick feeling of clean teeth.
The doctor said she wanted to look in my ears, so I turned my head to one side and then the other. She said now let me look in your nose. I dutifully turned my head up and wondered why she hesitated. "Take your mask down." With trepidation I pulled the mask from my nose and quickly put it back over my nose. Now, let me look in your mouth. Again, I tipped my head back. I opened my mouth. "Take your mask down." Rats, I cannot get the hang of this.
She listened to my chest then reached to my back. I started laughing uncontrollably, trying to breath like I knew she wanted me to do. That resulted in a lot of gasping and stifled laughing. When she finally walked away, I asked her what she said...take big breaths. I could have sworn she did not, what I heard was "big breasts." I assured her I knew she was not talking to me. Well, I made the doctor laugh.
Yes, this is affecting my hearing.
The dental hygienist was wrapped head to toe. So was the dentist. In my county the hospital only had 4 covid19 patients and none were on ventilators. That makes me feel a bit better about uncovering my mouth and nose.
I found a five pound bag of cornmeal for $0.49. I got only one since I don't use a lot of cornmeal. I should have gotten two more. But, at home I looked at the use by date--Oct 3 2020. Rats. Well, it is going into the freezer once I give it a sniff and taste. I feel quite confident it is fine unless stored in a hot warehouse for a long time. When this store has such a great bargain, a person must wonder why and check the date.
Jello No-Bake Pumpkin Style Dessert came home with me. I showed it to Tommy and he noted "style." Dinner tonight was canned roast beef and gravy and green beans. Tommy had some green grapes. Maybe I will make the Jello Pumpkin "style" dessert tonight. Yes, I will.
Update: I did make the Jello No-Bake Pumpkin Style Dessert, and it was delicious. I won't buy it again, but we enjoyed it.
Does it make you a bit apprehensive to go to doctor or dentist?
I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI do not like going to the dentist at all, any time, the doctor is OK but we have been using video for the doctors here unless its something that has to be seen in person.
Jan,
DeleteThank you. I do, too. I fear going to the dentist, but I fear being toothless more! My doctors have settle for calling, no video. But, now I must go to the specialists in person.
Hi there. Yes it makes me apprehensive to go to the doctor, laboratory and especially to the dentist. I've been putting them all off but the doctor requested I get lab work and so I went.
ReplyDeleteJoyful,
DeleteThe dentist is the worst for me! Lab work is awful, but I don't mind the sticking so much. I have two doctors who want lab work, so I will do them at the same time.
They just called to say there are October openings so I 'll schedule ehem home and have my work calendar. I got my daughter's dentist scheduled for Thanksgiving week. Yes, I'm s bit nervous.
ReplyDeleteSM,
DeleteI wish a bit nervous was all I feel.
I am comfortable at the doctor but I never relax at the dentist mostly as the later is always trying to sell me things while the former more or less tells me to return in 3 months.
ReplyDeleteUrspo,
DeleteI was told it was time for xrays yesterday. It was too stressful for me to handle, so more money in two weeks!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteApprehensive? I am beyond terrified of the dentist but, with good reason. Just getting ready to put up a post about dental work tomorrow I think. I literally cracked up when you posted about what you thought the doctor said...lol....
Robyn,
DeleteTerror best describes my reaction to the dentist. I have good reason, too.
A mother takes her young daughter to the doctor for a check-up. Doctor says "big breaths" and the young girl goes "yeth, and I'm only thixteen"!
ReplyDeleteBig yuck yuck here! Still laughing!
DeleteI agree with Trump "don't let Covid dominate your life". I don't agree with much that he says, but I thought that was spot on. I've been to the doctor and the dentist several times, and they are very careful. I wear a mask and stay out of public places except for the grocery store. I don't often think about getting Covid. Of course it's possible but I say with Dr.Stanley: "Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him".
ReplyDeleteCarole,
DeleteI disagree with him because he means to do as he does and just ignore masks and social distancing. You, he would say, are letting it dominate your life.