Blame it on Mercury in Retrograde

An update on my experience with Dr. Bock and the God-awful follow-up appointment:

Dr. Bock's nurse called me today and she was extremely nice. I asked her about the state of affairs in the office and she said it was so hectic that they are hiring new people. She said she is already working 16 hour days and they will all have to start working weekends because of the patient load. Even Dr. Compain, the assistant, is getting overloaded. She said all appointments go over what they should because Dr. Bock takes time with people.

I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt, that perhaps since the book came out in April of this year, the amount of people flocking to their medical center has been more than they ever dreamed, and is definitely more than they can currently handle. Maybe it will get straightened out with the more people they hire.

On another note, I realized that Mercury went retrograde today, but you can feel the effects of its presence five days before and the tail wind five days after. Scoff if you must, I have witnessed the effects of Mercury each time it goes retrograde. Communication just gets totally screwed. Kind of 'splains a lot about my week in retrospect. I bet there are others who can attest to the old Mercury one-two punch.

Come to think of it, I have lots of reasons to despise Mercury. In fact, the nurse told me 2 kits will arrive next week for Liberty's formal metals challenge. I have to collect urine for six hours, which will be quite a "challenge" for Mom as Lib is not potty trained. I don't think he will wear a urine collection bag, so I guess I will be following a naked child around for six hours one weekend. I think I will wait until Mercury is safely out of range before Mom attempts this one.

The fun just never stops.