Apparently I am one of those moms. You know, the one who can coordinate two doctors crazy schedules AND a hospitals schedule. Yes, I actually was told by a doctor's secretary the other day that "well, you are one of those moms who knows how to coordinate doctors busy schedules, so just talk to the doctor about it when you are in." "Those" was definitely emphasized. I think it was meant as a compliment. To me it means I've been doing this a lot of years now. Over seven years. I never could have pictured the present even a few years ago. But now here we are, and I am happy to be called "one of those moms". I welcome myself to the club. It is an awesome group of women to belong to. I can't say that I always wanted to be "one of those moms". That would be lying. But I can say that now that I am here, there is no place I'd rather be.
I must also say that I am one of those moms who knows when they need help (especially after weeks of procrastinating). I was able to accomplish my long list of phone calls by using a couple of respite hours. It is amazing how much easier it is to accomplish a bunch of phone calls when there is another adult to field questions, comments, children who can't talk, and attention seeking toddlers. Something they don't warn you about when your child is diagnosed as special needs is the hours and hours and hours you will spend on the phone with doctors offices and insurance. Enough hours that nurses and front desk personnel will remember you and your child by name or even voice occasionally. I guess it does have it's perks. ;)
So now that I have complex scheduling figured out, anyone have tips on how to get a personal, full-time assistant? Pretty please and thank you?! One can always dream, right?
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