abby had her first dentist appointment this morning. after a close call with oversleeping, we got to the office and got checked in. we had talked about the whole process many many times in the past few months, had read the berenstain bears go to the dentist book many many times, and i was feeling optimistic. we got into the little cubicle, and it was all downhill from there. the hygienist showed her the gloves, mask, and tools, and i started to have a bad feeling. abby had her hands near her mouth, which is what she does when she's feeling scared or shy. so, i got in the chair and abby sat on my lap, and we were tilted back. long story short, she wouldn't open her mouth. not for all the bribes in the world. so, that was that. the hygienist recommended trying again in a few months, maybe when she turns 4. she also gave abby a pair of gloves and a mask to take home and check her dolls' and stuffed animals' teeth, which abby seems to think will be a LOT of fun. so, she'll check our teeth, we'll check hers, and we'll role-play this sucker until she's ready to do it again for real.
sigh.
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