Finally! The nurse came in. She didn't seem super surprised at Kylie's size, but then she told us the doctor prepared her for what she was going into, so she looked more curious than anything, which I think made Kylie a little uncomfortable. She was barely holding her towel on, and yes, she said she was OK with me posting herself topless, she figured all this documentation of everything will kick her social media off the ground... Don't you love her priorities in a situation like this? I think this might be one reason I'm attracted to her so much
She didn't consider how approaching Kylie and crouching down in front of her, all up in her space, would probably freak Kylie out, considering how large the nurse must look to her. Kylie looked a bit scared, and I was a little pissed off, but didn't want to start any trouble. This was all new to us anyways, so we just had to take it one step at a time.
Also, I've felt kind of weird ever since we left the house, I hope I'm not getting sick, especially since we start our first year of college in like 2 months (at the same school too)! I really hope they can figure out what's wrong so Kylie can still go, and hopefully back at her normal height.
The nurse asked Kylie a few basic questions. Kylie is so squeaky. I wonder what we sound like to her...
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So, the nurse starts having to think on the spot, because the normal procedures can't be followed. They can't get her heartrate, because the cuff wouldn't even fit around her body, let alone her arm. And the blood oxygen finger reader would have engulfed her entire hand and wouldn't be accurate. So, she skipped all that.
She wanted to get her temperature, and they tried with the ear, as she figured that'd be easier than the mouth with how small her mouth was. Unfortunately, it wouldn't fit, and just hovered outside of her ear. I think the nurse tried pushing too hard, it obviously wasn't going in... Kylie squeaked something and put her hand on the device, so I assume it hurt her a bit.
The nurse said it didn't work, so they'd have to try the mouth anyways.
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Well, this was more awkward... The regular mouth temperature thing that you put under your tongue was probably like sucking on beer bottle to Kylie (ok, I could have said something dirtier but think what you want!). You could see the metal end being shoved into her mouth by the nurse, who again was pushing too hard, and Kylie pushed back again.
I said something this time, trying to be nice about it, and the nurse said she was just trying to get something to work as quickly as possible so they could move on, and Kylie looked like she was fine. Kylie gave me a wave as well to tell me to not complain, so I stopped.
At least this worked, so the nurse could move on.
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I still don't get why the nurse must do ALL of this in Kylie's condition. Like, I get its standard procedure, but Kylie ISN'T standard. I know, I should stop... I'm sure she is just trying to help, and I'm sure it'll be better once the doctor is in here.
Anyways, the normal wood stick they use to push your tongue down, of course, doesn't fit in her mouth. They were going to use a swab, but that would be kind of nasty in her mouth. So, the nurse found an old-style thermometer and use the tip to push her tongue down and tried to shine the scope down her throat.
It seemed like the nurse barely got to check what she wanted, but she said everything seemed fine and remarked at how proportionally small she was and how she needed to be delicate and slow with her. Oh, NOW you figure it out... Ok, ok, I'm taking deep breaths...
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Ugh, I still feel bleh. I feel drained, maybe that's just it and I'm not getting sick. And I must have stretched out this shirt at some point because it feels looser. I hate when I do that...
Anyways, the nurse put her stethoscope on Kylie's chest. It was crazy, it literally covered her whole chest and pushed her boobs down. She took breaths like the nurse asked while the nurse held her still. I think the nurse just wanted to see how she felt and didn't have to put her whole hand behind her like that, but whatever, maybe she was just curious how a doll-sized person felt. Or maybe it helped her get a better listen, I don't know.
I'm surprised, but the nurse said she could get what she needed from it, but that it was so faint, which make sense considering how small her heart and lungs are. The nurse even said aloud that she felt like she was examining a realistic barbie doll, but quickly moved on when we both gave her "a look" after that comment.
Ya nurse, stick to your job and keep your opinions to yourself. I am much taller than her, so if she wanted to start shit, I could take her no problem.
But anyways, I'll get back to you later. We took a pause as the nurse entered the information into the computer, which gave me a chance to post all of this. She still has to get her height and weight. Be back soon!
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