The (Mis)Adventures of Dr. D

Petite Pedia Plots #164 A 4 year old proudly tells me: “Tita Doc, I can speak 3 languages.” Flabbergasted, I said, “Really? Wow! What are those languages?” He answers, “English, Filipino and British!” And proceeds  to say “hello” in those 3 “languages”.  (Ang nagagawa nga naman ni Peppa Pig.)

Petite Pedia Plots #162 Saw this 3 year old boy for the first time.  When he sees me, he bursts into tears that quickly fade when the parents distract him.   But once he remembers I am in the room, another burst of crying.  This goes on throughout the whole visit.  As I leave his room, he shouts, “Doctor, I’m sorry I’m so...... O.A.” Pang best child actor nga naman.

Daughter Duties #59 My sister and I accompanied our 83 year old parents to have their passports renewed.  The DFA staff were so accomodating to them and one of the staff quipped: “Sana po masulit ninyo yung 10 years validity ng passports ninyo.  See you in 10 years pag nag renew uli po kayo ha.” Sana nga. ❤️

Petite Pedia Plots #161 A 2 year old male patient comes in to the clinic.  He is very proud and tells me he can already count one to ten.  Me: “Really? Let me hear you count then.” He goes, “ One, Two, Ten”. 

Petite Pedia Plots #160 A 3 year old male patient has a penchant for measuring.  So, he gets my tape measure and measures his waist.  He says, “10!”.  He then goes to his slim Mom and measures her as well and says, “So many numbers. Mommy”.  And then measures me for his finale and exclaims, “Tita Doc, so many many MANY numbers!”

Petite Pedia Plots #159 As part of asthma prevention,  we often ask about known triggers of the attacks. I asked the parents of an asthma suspect patient, “May curtains and carpet po ba sa bahay?” Reply: “Wala po.” Me: “Mga stuffed toys po?” Reply: “Wala din po.” Me: “Mga alagang hayop po?” Reply: “Wala po pero yung kapitbahay po namin...” Me: “May alagang hayop po yung kapitbahay?” Reply (said with so much emotion): “Hindi, doc.  Hayop lang talaga yung kapitbahay namin umasta!”

Petite Pedia Plots #158 While doing rounds on a patient, the mother told me that her child has a stomach ache and vomits every time the antibiotic is given through the IV.  “Dra, as soon as nilalagay yung antibiotic sa swero, nagsusuka yung anak ko. Yung IV antibiotic na nga ata yung sinusuka ng anak ko eh.” #parangstrawlanganganak