Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Nerd years come early

Braces and glasses. Poor guy. This will be the year that sucks for Nathan.

The move to Hinesville
New school
New friends
braces
glasses
Eric going to school for 2 months and possibly deployed.

May have to get a puppy to offset all the emotional upheaval.

So we went to the orthodontist on Monday. He's recommending a 2 phased-approach. Braces on the 8 adult teeth he's already got, plus a couple of extractions. That's for the first 12-18 months. Then a retainer for 1-1/2 to 2 years (good luck with keeping track of that!). Then perhaps another round of braces on the adult teeth that come later. Hopefully round 1 will be enough.

Eye exam came today. His obscenely long eyelashes (courtesy of the Cryer male genetics) made for a difficult exam. Luckily, the professionals only tested him as 20-40 in each eye - unlike the 20-70 that the pediatrics clinic did. But we're going ahead to get the glasses. Should be ready in 7-10 business days.

So, between the braces payment plans and the glasses - to all our loved ones that we exchange presents with at Christmas - be prepared for 3rd ID t-shirts and coffee mugs. 'Cuz that's all our budget will allow for ;)

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