Annmarie

Annmarie
1 month old

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Crazy Efficiency-Lean Six Sigma at it's Finest!

Lean Six Sigma...the navy's study of process improvement to make things work faster, better, cheaper...and yield the exact same product every time; thus, reducing rework and waste.
I have been running like a mad woman the past few days. I have done everything from groceries at lunch to a haircut. So, among the trips to the bank and meetings over every subject around, I managed to hit the elementary school for a tutor session. I really like tutoring, but yesterday it made for a really long tiring day. Then the girl was up every hour and a half last night. So, after a morning full of boards and meetings, I had to run over and pump (very rapidly) then make it to a lunch with two of my protege's. I finished that (very rapidly) and ran to pick up the girl for her pediatric appointment. Then, I finally got to sit for five minutes...in the doctor's waiting room. Usually I can get in and out in about half an hour. Today, it took two hours. Cranky from teething, she pushed through the appointment like a champ. Ok, not so much. But, we were able to address several issues. With the screaming, I was able to finally see the white caps on her bottom tooth. It looks like her second tooth will be on the bottom front. I got her height wrong, she's now 26.5 inches long -at 18 pounds. The checked her ears and one was a little blocked with wax, but otherwise they were in good shape. And, finally, I asked about her scleras (white part of the eyes)...hers aren't exactly white. They are more of a gray or blue-ish. I figure after going into battle grounds 5 times, I have the right to demand a specialist and/or a second opinion. So, Monday I will find out when the pediatric optometrist can see the girl. In the meantime, I may up my iron -just in case.  I don't care if I get crappy care, but I will not stand for it on her behalf. The shots went a lot better today. She had three and cried a little -much better than last time. But, still all the aftermath. Hours of walking and rocking...and crying. She didn't even want to bath. Poor girl. She's finally asleep -more like out cold.

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