So, a few days ago, I had a pretty emotional day. I received a call from our pediatric endocrinologist, saying that it was her last day and that she was taking a new job outside of the university. I am so thankful that she took the time to call and say goodbye. Having a child with a chronic condition means that you visit Drs a lot. Continuity of care becomes a big issue. We have been seeing this Dr since my oldest was born, so about every 3 months for the last 7 years. That's more than we've seen some of our family! When you see a Dr that frequently, you bond with that Dr and so do your children. They know everything about your children, your family, your lifestyle, etc. You begin … [Read more...]