Dr. Swensen

Audrey had her first doctor's appointment on 10/22. She gained three ounces since she was born - up to 7lbs 12oz. Not bad for six days old. Dr. Swensen was very nice and didn't even make her cry once.

However, drawing her blood in the lab for a jaundice test was a different story. I don't know if it was cold, or if the lady didn't know what she was doing, or if Audrey's blood is super-clotting, but it was a good 20 minutes of screaming. Sucking on my finger both kept her quiet for a few seconds and gave me a new appreciation for what Kelly has to deal with! A few minutes nursing in the women's restroom and all was right with the world again.

Later, Audrey told me the lab tech is no longer invited to her first birthday party.