I always look forward to Peeper’s pediatrician check-ups, especially when—like at her 9-month appointment—they don’t involve shots. So a few weeks ago when we headed to the doctor, I was excited.
The check-up went great: Peeper even waved to her doctor. As we were about to leave, the pediatrician looked at one of the routine forms we’d filled out. She paused.
“You have antique furniture?”
Antique might be overstating it, but we do have a few old-ish pieces among the IKEA tables, bookshelves and such.
After asking us a few more questions, the doctor recommended we test Peeper’s blood for lead.