We had a doctor appointment for Ara this morning. It was an important appointment with an important doctor that we have waited 2 months to see (those who know us will understand). Everything went really well, the doctor ordered the tests that we needed. Ara seemed really hyper the whole time we were there. I think she vaguely remembers the feeling of a hospital and has a general mistrust for anyone wearing scrubs. I don't blame her.. at all. She gave the nurse who tried to listen to her heart a pretty hard time. She tugged on the stethoscope in her ears and squirmed as much as possible as she tried to take her temperature. Give 'em hell Ara! I know some people will think it's crazy to say this about an 8 month old but Ara seems to have a real sense of herself. She knows what she likes and definitely knows when she doesn't like something. I am always amazed that she... how do you say this... exists. It goes along with my wonder at people who cook from scratch. Just a little while ago Ara was nothing but ingredients and WHAM there she is, a real person! Oh, and as a side note the doctor told us he knows 2 people named Ara, and they are both men. When we were considering the name I 'googled' it and found only associations like the American Rifle Association but I just did another search and I did find boys! We found the name on a website for unusual names and it said unisex, so that is my story and I'm sticking to it when she asks! The meanings we found were opinionated and beautiful. She embodies both more than we could have ever imagined. Anyway, for those friends and family reading Ara is doing wonderfully and her tests (after the insurance has approved) will most likely be scheduled for next week. Also for an Charlie and Lola fans out there... "she is small and very funny!"
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