Abigail's First Dentist Visit

Today I took Abigail to the dentist for the first time. Last week, I discovered some white spots on her teeth when she got up from her nap. Of course it freaked me out, and after looking on the Internet, I called the dentist and they said I should just bring her in to check it out. So for the past week, we have been reading books about going to the dentist, practicing opening wide and talking, talking, talking about the dentist. So bright and early at 8 am we arrived at Dr. G's office. At first I could tell she was scared, but once she saw the fish tank she livened up. The assistant was SUPER great with her. She turned on Dora and Diego, played with Abigail and asked tons of questions. I was so impressed with how gentle she was with her. After about 30 mins, which was none to soon--keeping a toddler in a small exam room with LOTS of tools and gagets isn't easy, even if you have Dora and Diego's help. Dr. G. was absolutely wonderful. She took her time--which was so nice. But in true Abigail style she was a champ. She is such a big girl, esp. when Emma isn't around. She just smiled so big and opened up for Dr. G. It was like, "no big deal mom, where is my cookie?" I never cease to be amazed at that girl. She has so much courage for a 2 year old. I wonder where she gets it? The Dr. said no worries, just keep a check on her and come back if anything changes. Then we were off to get her cookie--yes, we got Emma one too.(Kinda ironic that your dentist gives you chocolate chip cookies when you leave huh??!!) She devoured that cookie within minutes of leaving.(of course she had it all over her) When we got home she told Emma all about her trip, the fish, Dora, Diego, the cool toothbrushes and the cookies. I then said, "Emma don't you want to go to the dentist?" And she said, "NOPE! Abigail can go back" Somehow I just don't think the blog about her first trip will be quiet so endearing....I guess we will find out in February. For now, I just want Abigail to know how great she was today; and how brave she was to sit in that big chair all by herself like it was no big deal. I am so proud of you!