Issues with Being Schrodinger’s Family

I’m in the process of scrambling to get an appointment for Zuul’s 6 month immunizations plus both our flu shots. Juggling this blog while on hold at various health offices.

So far, the only available date at our Public Health unit is November 23rd. Normally, no big deal, but we’re kind of Schrodinger’s Family right now as we may or may not be moving to Vancouver Island around then. I know, right! Big news. I’ve been trying not to talk about all this until we have a firm decision, but I’m about ready to burst out of my skin already by not talking about it.

Normaly, I would already have an appointment. Would have booked it when she had her 4 month shots. Probably would be getting all juiced up today as Zuul just turned 6 months yesterday. However, I did something I normally never do. I listened to people. Friends, strangers on the internet, etc. and decided to spend time researching the benefits of spreading out her vaccinations vs. getting them all at once, looking into the ingredients, blah, blah, blah. Because I’m the queen of lazytown, I decided to do things in reverse and get her well baby check up first and ask our doctor’s advice instead of doing the work myself.

Our doctor. We are not fans, but it’s been impossible to find a pediatrician who’s taking new clients close to home. I guess that means we have Schrodinger’s Physician now too, as I may or may not be going through the torture of finding a family doctor all over again. But, I guess this might be our only option. Zuul took one look at her yesterday when we saw her and freaked out. She never does that with anyone else, so ask me how much I’m looking forward to this.

And, sure enough, I was able to get them to vaccinate both of us next week. 15 minutes on hold though.

I really hope if we do, or do not, move that there will be better health service available for us soon.