Good for you, Kit! I'm really proud of you for taking action!! The first appointment my son had with Dr. Carlson was for a week away but I was so anxious (that's putting it mildly!) that my ex-daughter-in-law called him back and got it for two days later! She even pretended she was still married to my son! So if you want to save yourself - and your family - a little stress, you could always call his office and request an earlier appointment. They switch things around all the time and everyone in the office is super nice. Maybe someone could call for you if it bothers you to call yourself. Hang in there and stay positive!