*This is Dr. Katherine Hunter(Anastasia's psychiatrist)*
Meredith's POV
"Thanks for meeting us here at Addison's house, Dr. Hunter." Dr. Katherine Hunter smiles while taking her seat in the armchair next to us. Anastasia was playing with my hands and I let her, knowing that she's nervous right now.
"It's fine. Addison explained who you two were and how special you both are to her." Dr. Hunter explained, causing Addison to blush.
"You must be Anastasia. My name is Dr. Katherine Hunter, but you can call me Katherine, Kate, Kat or Katie. That goes for you as well Meredith." Dr. Hunter says with a smile on her face.
"Like kitty cat!" Anastasia happily says.
"That's right. Now Anastasia, do you know why I'm here?" Dr. Hunter asks Anastasia.
"Cause meanie Dewek huwted me and me have bad dweams." Anastasia replies before looking over at Addison and I.
"That's right. And it's okay to have bad dreams and to wet the bed. It's okay to want your mommies to hug you tight and it's okay for you to sleep with them in their bed. I'm just here to listen to you and help you with your feelings." Dr. Hunter explained to Anastasia who sucks on her thumb while in my arms.
"Anastasia does wet herself more often now due to what happened. She's also very clingy, well more so than usual and doesn't talk a lot. She used to be my little chatterbox and now not as much."
"Anastasia has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and from what you just told me, she also involuntarily age regresses. Age regression occurs when someone reverts to a younger state of mind. It can be done involuntarily or voluntarily but this helps a person relieve stress or deal with trauma. It's nothing to worry about, just treat Anastasia like you would when she was younger. She may grow out of it when she's older, but if not then that's also fine. Has she been potty trained?" Dr. Hunter explained to us.
"She actually has been for almost a year and a half. Anastasia always copies me, especially in that aspect. She may have autism, and sensory and auditory processing disorders, but she's very smart."
"A, B, C, D, E, F, G. Me know me ABC's." Anastasia tells Dr. Hunter with a big smile on her face.
"You certainly do. What else do you know Anastasia?" Dr. Hunter asks our daughter.
"No touch hot tings ow you buwn hand. Always hold Mommy and Mama's hands wen not at home. If somebody huwted you, go to a gwowed up fow help. Tat Mommy, Mama and Nana love me lots. No touch ting tat no youws wit out asking fiwst. Tat it Kitty Kat." Anastasia says with a smile on her face.
"Is that my new nickname now?" Dr. Hunter asks Anastasia with a smile and Anastasia nodded in response.
"Those are very important things to know." Dr. Hunter tells Anastasia who smiled at the woman.
"Me know one mowe ting. No walk nakey in house ow Geowge get mad." Anastasia says, causing both Addison and I to burst into laughter.
"Earlier today, my roommate George was in the shower and my other roommate Izzie entered the bathroom in just her underwear. Anastasia and I both heard the conversation from my room and I guess she learned that lesson."
"Well why don't we end our session for today?" Dr. Hunter asks and we all nodded in agreement.
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Addison's POV
"Tank you fow nuggies Mama." Anastasia says while eating her nuggets. After our appointment with Dr. Hunter, Meredith headed to work which left Anastasia feeling sad. So I decided to take Anastasia out for a mommy-daughter day, with Meredith's permission of course. We went to get our hair and nails done before going to McDonald's to get some lunch.
"You are most welcome button."
"Kitty Kat nice." Anastasia says with a smile and I couldn't help but smile at the new nickname for Katherine. Wait until Amelia hears about this!
"That's wonderful sweetheart. My little sister Amelia is coming next week to visit me and she'll love to meet you and Mommy too."
"Me Auntie Amy?" Anastasia asked me while drinking her milk.
"Yes button, she's your Auntie Amy." Anastasia cheers in response and I couldn't help but smile.
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Smallest Things(Grey's Anatomy Fanfic)
Fanfiction"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."~Winnie the Pooh
