equal excitement

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September 21, 2005

equal excitement opportunities galore

Why is it that some days are just chock-full of chances for me to display the equal excitement I have for the negative as well as the positive? Only God knows. I'm still trying to figure it out!

I had to get myself and Phoenix to Queens early this morning, cause he was scheduled to have an EEG, in order to figure out why he's had some seizures. The hospital we were going to, is close to my house, but we were in Mineola, so that means I had to fight some traffic to get there.
So, I got stuck in traffic. Then when I tried to get out of it, I ended up going into Flushing Meadow Park, and when I made my way out, I was basically back in the same spot where I'd started when I attempted to get out of the traffic in the first place.

Time was quickly flying by, and by the time I made it near the hospital, it was already past 8:30am, which was the designated appointment time. I went into a parking garage behind the hospital, and I only found a spot all the way on the 4th floor.
After making my way all the way down the stairs, I found the main info desk, they pointed me to the right, asking me to register. This seemed like a waster of time, when I already had made an appointment, and the nurses I'd been talking to had the admitting department Phoenix's name, as well as the referral from the neurologist.
Well, once in the registration area, I had to wait several minutes before someone came in there to take my info.
I was giving my info, when the gentleman taking the info proceeded to barrage me with questions about calling the insurance, and how I should be more responsible. Who knows. All I knew is that it was about 9am now, and I was still not at the radiology department.

Finally, I made it up to the 2nd floor, where the nurse gave me a stern look, and said "8:30!" I apologized and gave some excuses, and started answering a few more questions.
All this while having to keep Phoenix happy!
Anyway, we started to make our way to see a pediatrician, to verify that all was alright before they sedated Phoenix, when we found out that the pediatrician was not available, and would be back in 20 minutes.
I was waiting for about that long, when I heard the nurse again on the phone, and it seemed like no one was available, including the one who would be doing the EEG procedure, because she had to perform an emergency EEG. So we had to re-schedule for friday.

So, after spending close to 2 hours at the hospital, we left, and attempted to get out of the parking garage. But this too was cause for more adventure. It turns out that I owed $7 and all I had was $2 in my pocket. They didn't take a credit card. I couldn't believe it. I was told to back up and park, and was informed that there was an ATM back inside the hospital.

Now, for those reading who are not parents of young children, let me clarify the scenario here...
I've got a toddler in a car seat, in the back of a minivan, who hasn't eaten anything since last night. Now I gotta take him out of the 5-point harness car seat, walk back into the hospital, find this ATM, and then get all the way back into the car, all with a slow-moving 2-year-old. You can see why the frustration.

Fast forward 15 minutes, were finally on our way, make a stop at Wendy's to get something in our bellies, and arrive at home safely.
The excitement is just about over folks...

At getting outta the car, I managed to step on an open container of food, and whatever this was [it kinda looked like colesaw] got all over my foot and sandal.
Once we were inside the house, everything went well, and I enjoyed the nap I had today, while Phoenix took his. That, was really exciting!

So, what am I excited or thankful for in all this? I can think of several things, but they sound trite.
Mostly, I'm just glad I have Phoenix in my life. Especially with the unrequested ramdom hugs and kisses I got today.

Posted by glassgirl at September 21, 2005 01:00 AM

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