WHAT?!? Was my first response. How could this happen?
I know that I made an appointment. April 30 at 3pm. I have it written on my calendar and my day planner. But when I got there the receptionist seemed to think otherwise. All she kept saying was that I had a phone conversation with the RE on the 10th. SO WHAT LADY!
All I wanted was to talk to him face to face, get a feel for him, ask him some questions. Plus it doesn't help that he has a VERY heavy accent and it is hard enough to understand him in person let alone over the phone!
Then the receptionist goes on to say...well you already started your IVF cycle, most people do that before their IVF cycle start. DUH LADY...I called in the beginning of March but because he is a new RE he was all booked up! The earliest they had was April 30th. So I took what I could get with a promise to call me if something opens up. Yeah well I didnt even get my booked appointment, let alone a phone call! Rahhhh!
Then she tells me to wait. So I sit and wait and think and start to tear. Yes I know...I am a big emotional baby! At this point I keep thinking...whats the point now? I feel rushed and the receptionist made me feel stupid for even having a consult in the middle of an IVF cycle. Then the RE comes out and tells me that if I can wait a little bit he will try and squeeze me in between his 3 and 330 appointment. Of course I am all teary eyed and he asks if I am okay. Yeah doc, I am okay, just an emotional mess that's all!
So he fits me in, answers all my questions, reassures me and I feel better. How quick was that...5 minutes. See...thats all that I wanted. Now I feel better.
At least for now :)
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Oh honey! You need a "pamper Ashley" day! Tell your DH that you need to be treated to a massage, facial, mani, pedi, whatever it is you like!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of stress combined with a lot of hormone drugs right now, I'm sure your RE recognizes & understands that.
(((HUGS)))
Harrumph. Men. "Are you okay" as you sit in his waiting room crying. "TALK TO ME AND TELL ME I'M GOING TO BE FINE!"
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you did get a few minutes with him. Now take a deep breath, relax and get ready to rock 'n roll! Super-big (((hugs)))
Sometimes those receptionist loose sight of the person in front of them. The one at my doctors office isn't the greatest people person either. It sounds like your doctor was helpful.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Lila said about the receptionist loosing sight of the person in front of them. I'm glad you ended up being able to see your RE. And don't worry about the tears - that is just part of our everyday lives!! We are emotional wrecks.
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