Getting Justice For our daughter

The consultation with the orthodontist

Lena's: POV
Where here at the orthodontist waiting to be seen. After filling out the information packet for Francessa, the woman at the desk informed me the dentist is running a little behind schedule. Francessa is sitting beside me playing a game on her phone
She recently got it as a gift from my father for her birthday, the main reason he brought it for emergency purposes only
When the medical assistant came out and called Francesca back l placed the book back in my bag and we followed the young woman to the back.  She showed us to an empty room, Francessa took a seat in the reclining chair. On behalf of the doctor
We're sorry for the long wait, l see here in the notes from your previous dentist
Francessa has an overbite. So let me tell you what we're going to do, first l'm gonna take some X-rays of your teeth Francessa and then go over the results with the doctor
She'll come and discuss her findings from your X-ray, then she will go over treatment options of how the whole braces thing works. We don't do anything at your first initial visit Lori tells us, if you'll just follow me Francessa. Where going in the next room, to get some pictures of your teeth
We keep all of our equipment there
It's okay to be a little anxious we won't do anything you're uncomfortable with Lori says to francessa, l know my daughter is feeling a little overwhelmed being by herself. It's alright Francessa you go with Ms. Lori and I'll be right here waiting how does that sound Lena asks Francessa
Mommy you promise Francessa looks at me with those hazel brown eyes that are full of sadness. Lori wanted to comment but she decided against it, Frankie got up and went with Lori. Francesca's therapist wants us to let Frankie start doing things on her own
So she can feel confident again. We as parents can't be with our children every second of the Day. Stef and I know Francessa will need a lot of reassurance from us, we have decided to send her back to school. She'll go part time and the principle is on board, Francessa will still continue to go homeschool two days  a week. This was the therapist's recommendation for Francessa's treatment plan, l wonder how Stef's making out on her first day at the hospital. I'm due to return to work in six weeks, I'll be teaching advanced English Literature. At my new job, the door opened Francessa came back in. She did exceptionally well, Lori said
to me. I just nod my head not taking my eyes off of Francessa who doesn't look distressed, l'm gonna go take Francessa over to the orthodontist's office to have her review Francesca's x-rays and then we'll be back with you in a little bit Lori States.
How did everything go my love Lena questioned Francessa it went fine mommy Ms. Lori explained all the details over with me Francessa informed me, l was thinking after we leave here how bout we checked out the shopping mall and l buy us a few outfits how does that sound princess Lena stated. Won't mama be mad will be spending money Francessa implies, don't worry about that your momma and l have an understanding it was her suggestion
While we're out we can get our nails and toes done at the nail like we used to do
Then we can swing by whole foods to pick up some groceries for the dinner tonight
I wanna make your mama a nice meal
Francessa you can be my chef's assistant
Lena says to francessa. Sounds good to me mommy, l wonder what's keeping Dr. Bennett so long before l could respond
Knock knock, sorry for the long delay
I'm doctor Naomi Bennett  I've looked over X-rays and you have a serious over bite
And l came to the conclusions you definitely gonna need braces but we won't be doing that Day where gonna do that on the next visit Dr. Bennett tells us. One thing about getting braces, you won't be able to eat  candy of any kind only fresh fruits from this moment on So l'm booking you in for next week it's a two hour process
Once you leave my office make sure you see
Lori and she'll put you on my schedule for 10:00 am sharp. Dr. Bennett told us
Francessa and l gather our things
Then exit the office to check out counter
to make her next appointment, Mrs. Foster Adams Dr. Bennett wants to see Francesca back next week. I can fit her in on Thursday or Friday Dr Bennett's secretary
Asks me, Friday is fine thank you Lena States.