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Date: | Sat, 18 Oct 2003 10:58:42 +0100 |
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On Saturday 18 Oct 2003 2:57 am, you wrote:
> Just Wanted to come in and say hi:) and sorry for not being around... In
> July I found out that I have Uveitis and it's really hard to get on the
> computer without my eyes feeling like they want to pop out of my head!
> I'm here looking for advice on something though... I'm having a scheduled
> cesarean November 21st and last time I had a bit of a problem regarding the
> staff at the hospital... First of all, the anthestigeologist (during the
> administration of my spinal block) bluntly blurted out.. "How are YOU going
> to take care of a baby???!!"...and made me feel inferior!! The next day,
> Ava's pediatrician made the mistake of leaving her/my chart in my hospital
> room... me being nosey, looked at it and the first thing i read was "Mother
> SEVERELY disabled - unable to care for infant.. reccomend social services
> for consult" !!!!!!!! Everything turned out fine... but I'm dreading this
> happening to me again... Does anyone have any advice for me?? Should i
> write a letter? say something? get a lawyer??
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> Thanks!!! I really do need advice here!!!
Similar story here. However we found the 2nd was easier, since having a
toddler visiting you and calling you Mom, settles quite a few qualms for the
nursing staff. ("Oh, that kid looks OK").
Cheers
Deri
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