In The Autism World, Lately

Alex had to have a pre-surgery check up at the doctor this

 morning.  He's not really having surgery, but he's having two

cavities filled in his wisdom teeth in a couple of weeks, which

 has to be done as an outpatient surgery procedure.

You may remember, Spencer had to have a similar thing

done back in February.  Geesh!  This mama is ready

for this kind of thing NOT to happen anymore! 

Having your child under general anesthesia is stressful! 

Especially if they really don't understand what's going on.

Alex was ok until the nurse used an automatic blood

pressure cuff on him and left it running a little too long

while she typed in some info on her computer.  He has

 anxiety issues and that got him all upset.  But he recovered

 well and even gave the doctor a high-five.  Whew!

Not going to his day program was a treat, but to make

the day a little more special and celebrate that we survived

the doctor's office, we went to McDonald's for lunch

and celebrated with quarter pounders and fries.

A nice distraction and he seemed to forget all about the

earlier appointment.  haha....he was so cute standing at

the counter to order.  The anticipation was all over his face.

The only time he got upset was when I wouldn't let him

eat a french fry that dropped on the floor.

I had to fight him for it, but I did win!  lol.....

♥