Law of Pediatricians

Not sure this is a law, but it always seems to be in our case. The law: you WILL go and pay your co-pay and your child will not be sick, but will become sick within the week and you will have to go again and pay another co-pay!!
So, Monday I took Mali to the pediatrician. She had a cough and we were concerned about letting it go and her coming down with bronchitis again, or worse. It was really supposed to be a follow up appointment for all the sickness before, but she was exhibiting some symptoms, and lots of drainage too. But, nothing. I was so frustrated because we were, by all looks of it, the only patient and we waited an hour to see the doctor, in the room. I really think that is my pet peeve, do they realize how hard it is to be stuck in a tiny, germ infested room with a four year old during what should be nap time??? Anyway, she checked out fine according to our pedi (we are switching when Eleri is born by the way). Then, last night/am at 12:45am Mali is up crying on and off for an hour saying her ear hurts (same ear that had the infection last time), so I took her to a clinic in United. AND, she has an ear infection!!! It is so frustrating to have wasted the co-pay money at the beginning of the week, and our time, so I just had to vent. But I'm thankful that we only waited 20 minutes to be seen at the clinic, it was quick, concise and then we got to have chocolate chip muffins and decaf coffee while we waited for her prescription AND she is being treated and will hopefully be better before Eleri arrives!:) Oh well, is all you can say, and be thankful that God has made provisions for us to be able to pay for all of this!