Comments on: Not Today Thank You

By: Dave Fowler

Dave Fowler — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:42:00 +0000

Mrs. C.
It hadn’t even occurred to me that my girls would benefit from seeing that!
Previous (bad) experience told me to that having a pop at the nurse would have done neither of us any good. It would have made her feel bad and it would have made me feel bad. After all, I’ve still got to go back and see her a few more times.

aconfusedtakethatfan
These MMRs have been a complete nightmare from the start. Especially given the widespread fears about the jabs. I didn’t take any lollies I figured the nurse would have some chocolate buttons. Better no count on that eh?

R.A.D. Stainforth
My own belly rumbled in sympathy there. It’s a feeling I know all too well and one I’m in no hurry to experience again. Sorry you had to miss the trip to the Barbican, it’s somewhere I’ve never been. In fact I tend to steer clear of London as much as I can.

LOL @ at you watching ’Outbreak’ in your condition. That appeals to my sense of humour. Get well soon.

By: R.A.D. Stainforth

R.A.D. Stainforth — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:57:03 +0000

Dave, the best rant I have read this year (so far). Better out than in, I say. Here’s mine. Not quite in the same league, I’m afraid. On Thursday evening I went to Wagamama here in Manchester and ate a chicken noodle dish. I had a vague feeling while eating it that it had undercooked egg in it, but I finished it anyway. Friday I felt OK, but my stomach was a bit upset, and I couldn’t really eat anything. Friday evening I went out to a book launch at Waterstone’s in Deansgate, still feeling fine, but an hour or so after I got home I was shivering, like with flu. I’ve been in bed for the whole weekend – finally managed to get dressed and sit at the computer this morning. The shivering’s more or less gone now but my stomach’s still upset, plus I haven’t been able to eat except for the odd slice of toast and drinking fruit juice and water, so I’m very weak. And most annoying of all, I had to miss the whole Stockhausen day at the Barbican yesterday because I didn’t dare travel to London. And I haven’t been able to work, so I’ve got even more catching up to do than I already had and I’m not sure I’m going to be able to go to York on Tuesday as I’d planned. I did phone NHS Direct yesterday afternoon (why are they so keen to collect all my personal details, by the way – full name, date of birth, address – it made me feel very uncomfortable when I already wasn’t feeling well) and they said it could well be food poisoning with that sort of incubation period, or it could be gastroenteritis or something like that. Either way, they said eat bread or pasta and drink liquids or soup and just wait for it to pass. Feeling much better this morning. I managed to sit up for a few hours last night and did then finally get some proper rest, although it took me long enough to fall asleep. Funnily enough, watching “Outbreak” on TV made me feel a little better. R.A.D. Stainforth´s last blog post..Pomegranates

By: aconfusedtakethatfan

aconfusedtakethatfan — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:32:27 +0000

Ohmygod, I got angry reading it. I would have been so angry I would have cried, which is annoying girlie reaction that seems to happen to me whenever I am fuming. It makes me feel pathetic but I can't stop it. And also the nurse was being ridiculous. When my first daughter had her MMR they said make another appointment in 9 months and get her second one done then, means she doesn't have to have the booster before school. Of course, I never did and she ended up having her booster just at the age where they become terrified of needles. I feel your anger Dave. Good luck on round 2. Don't tell her you are going before hand, just happen upon the surgery. Take a lollipop. And take deep breaths. These things are sent to try us... aconfusedtakethatfan´s last blog post..Comfort Eating...

By: Mrs. C.

Mrs. C. — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:18:41 +0000

You were the bigger person to leave without making a scene. The girls learn more about how to be a decent person from watching you in situations than from any amount of lecturing. Hmp. I sound like my mom. Now I have her upper arms AND her sage wisdom.

We had been waiting quite a while for Jones’ second dose of chickenpox shot but here in Tiny-Town you have to go to the health clinic instead of just taking kids to their regular doctor. It’s a pain in the bum, so finally Daddy said HE would give him the shot at the pharmacy. Brilliant idea! In and out in 5 minutes, no waiting in the germy waiting room, no bony-fingered nurse. Just a little crying. But after Daddy got over the fact that he had jabbed his “baby” with a needle, he stopped crying and everything was cool beans…

Good luck next visit; let us know how its goes!

By: Dave Fowler

Dave Fowler — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:39:50 +0000

Turf Dad
It’s the best way. I’d have regretted making a fuss later, so either way I’d have lost. Boooo

But ranting makes it better!!

By: Turf Dad

Turf Dad — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:00:44 +0000

That’s funny how you left with your tail between your legs. I would have done the same thing.

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By: Dave Fowler

Dave Fowler — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:21:34 +0000

Tara
I know!! All the mental anguish only to have to repeat it again in a couple of weeks. Poor girl. Love the idea of the ‘invite’, like it’s a party. Hahaha. 3 years and 4 months and not a day earlier. Good luck.

Patricia
You’re right. I always do count my blessings and I was only mad because I don’t like being kept waiting only to be told there was no reason for me to be there in the first place. Making me wait a further 10 minutes just added insults to injury. I’m not very good at accepting insults, I tend to get a bit alpha. Eek.

If I’d been in your position I really would have cause to rant. Sounds like your post is going to be fabulous with that kind of material. I’m glad you laughed, it was always my intention.

Davina
Hehehe. I’m glad you were laughing along. I ws over it tne minute I’d finished writing about it. I love blogging for doing this. It turns a bad situation into a funny one and I feel better able to let go. But then you already knew that!

Adrenalynn
That’s a crappy mistake for them to make. I think they assume that all families have one stay at home parent and they can drop everything at a moments notice. Taking an extra day off is sucky. Having your son jabbed twice is suckier.

By: Adrenalynn

Adrenalynn — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:09:18 +0000

Oh man! This made me feel a little angry too! When my eldest was about a year old they had me bring him back in for TWO shots he had already had- because the last time he went in to get them it had been a few weeks too long between them and the last shots. So they made a stupid mistake when they called us in, and because of that my son had to take two extra shots. And I had to take another day off from work. I was not pleased. Adrenalynn´s last blog post..You’d think I’d have better things to do on a Friday night. And you’d be wrong.

By: Davina

Davina — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:55:08 +0000

Hi Dave. So, in the end, you felt more pain than your daughter probably would have. Man, how frustrating! Good rant. I was laughing with you... well, that is when you are able to laugh at this I'll be laughing with you. Hope the next visit goes better. Davina´s last blog post..Self Help Me

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:37:41 +0000

Lucky you, you had two wonderful (even if deafening) daughters to spend time with and only a little wait....On Monday I waited 35 minutes for the Doc. who had to be reminded i was there, she was new. then 4.5 hours in the ER waiting room and 4 hours later to be told I should be on all these medicines all the time and what kind of food was I to not be taking what I was told to take - here is pain medication, go home...Oh yes you can't drive for 4 days so find a ride. I wrote a whole rant I think I will post Monday. Now they are angry because I did not drop by the clinic today - Gee I spent hours trying to find a ride...I could have walked the 2 hours there, but that is off limits too... Let's get our stories straight and the dates...hmm Good job...and I laughed out loud Patricia´s last blog post..Never Build on Your Food Supply

By: Tara@Sticky Fingers

Tara@Sticky Fingers — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:09:39 +0000

Oh that totally sucks. I know exactly what you have to go through with the explaining how it will hurt and it won't hurt a lot or for long and why it will hurt and why it has to be done and how you'll comfort them after with chocolate and well basically anything that will ease their suffering. But at least once it's done you come out and breathe a massive sigh of relief and think that's that for a while now! Funnily enough Mia has the exact same jab due and we've had the 'invite'. Am so going to check that they have got it right! Tara@Sticky Fingers´s last blog post..A rant

By: Dave Fowler

Dave Fowler — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:24:55 +0000

Writer Dad
I’m having fun with the rants but I don’t want to overdo them or people will think I’m some mad British weirdo who’s a sandwich short of a picnic. Have a great weekend yourself Sean!

GreenJello
Yeah, a 10 minute delay is pretty unusual, which is why I wasn’t cross about it until I found out it was for nothing and then I felt my panties bunching up quite nicely.

notSupermum
*Exhaling* Ahh, that’s better, thank you. My wife thinks it’s alpha male aggression, I think it’s just an adult temper tantrum.
I’m already having a better time because I’ve got my breathing thing going on.

Kirst
Ignored Meghan? That’s outrageous and calls for a slap upside the head. Glad it was sorted in the end though. We have a doctor who is a complete tool, but he’s bloody good at the technical aspect of his job. The kind of guy who would spot a deadly condition very early so we tend overlook his crappy bedside manner and his Zorro moustache.

By: Kirst

Kirst — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:53:40 +0000

let me just say I completely feel your pain. Meggers had to change neurologists for a year while hers went on hiatus to further his education. During his leave we decided to try a med change again and were set to arrive at the doctors (It's about a 2 hour ride to said neurologist). When we got there we had to wait forever to be seen, finally to be ushered into a room with a doctor we'd never met. She ignored Meghan, which completely pissed me off and then told us we'd have to make another appt. with the doctor we were supposed to be meeting that day. Aaaaarrrggh! I did a post on it a while back I was soooo happy when her neuro came back. Better luck at your next appt. Kirst´s last blog post..Her first Karate test!!!

By: notSupermum

notSupermum — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:21:27 +0000

It’s ok Dave, breathe in…..and out again….breathe in……we are calm, we are centred. This too will pass.

Hope your weekend is better than today

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By: GreenJello

GreenJello — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:21:55 +0000

You only had to wait 10 minutes before being seen? I'm jealous. If the nurse calls us in within a half hour of our appointment time, I feel lucky. (That doesn't mean we get seen in a half hour, just called out of the waiting room to go wait in an exam room for another who-knows-how-long.) But I would also be miffed that you came all that way for nothing! GreenJello´s last blog post..Almost Done!

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:09:36 +0000

That sounds like a cracky bad day. Sorry, buddy. Truth be told, I love your rants. They always make me laugh. Have a great weekend, Dave! Writer Dad´s last blog post..Lobster Racing Part Duex