"Let's talk about your weight gain", says the nurse practitioner.
"You mean lack of weight gain?", intervenes the oh-so-handsome father-to-be.
(apparently I haven't gained any weight during the past month - I have also not lost any weight)
"I'd like you to add Boost or Ensure protein shakes to your diet"
"But nurse, I already have 2 Boosts a day!"
(she looks at me and I can't really tell whether she's surprise or in disbelief)
Disclamer: the following statements may produce unkind feelings torwards me
"Did you know that McDonald's Chocolate Triple Milkshake has one thousand calories?", says the nurse.
(my eyes grow wide wondering 'is she serious?!' I decide to joke back hoping for clarification)
"So, what are you saying, should I have one of those once a week?", I reply.
"More like every other day", replies the nurse - dead serious.
"You mean lack of weight gain?", intervenes the oh-so-handsome father-to-be.
(apparently I haven't gained any weight during the past month - I have also not lost any weight)
"I'd like you to add Boost or Ensure protein shakes to your diet"
"But nurse, I already have 2 Boosts a day!"
(she looks at me and I can't really tell whether she's surprise or in disbelief)
Disclamer: the following statements may produce unkind feelings torwards me
(my eyes grow wide wondering 'is she serious?!' I decide to joke back hoping for clarification)
"So, what are you saying, should I have one of those once a week?", I reply.
"More like every other day", replies the nurse - dead serious.
