'Shindig'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Also adding to the schedule were multiple check-ins, lobby waits, blood draws, doctor consults, and pre-med infusions.
We experienced all of those today! Which is why we showed up at 9:30am and they didn't have her in a chair for the infusion until 2pm.
Target should have a happy hour.
That would supplant Ikea meatballs in the grand hierarchy.
We experienced all of those today! Which is why we showed up at 9:30am and they didn't have her in a chair for the infusion until 2pm.
In a lesser tier of medical annoyances, it took 90 minutes of medical minutiae (WHY) before Tim got to the actual steroid infusion part, which took literally 7 minutes. It'll take 2 or 3 days before he notices any effect. I hope it's a substantial effect.
all these little details that fall between the cracks if you don't
Yep. The trick is to learn the protocol and find ways to help the flow rather than hinder it. In twelve infusions I only had the same nurse twice, but I could listen to the flow of conversations and the tones and get an idea of how well their day was going.
I took some pride in always being early and well-prepared and as self-sufficient as I could be. If there were any delays, it wasn't due to me.
It really sucks that you had to learn how to do that, dcp.
Yes. You are right to be proud of that, but it’s not a skill anyone should be needing to develop.
Went to Target; in lieu of happy hour I got a cold bottle of ginger ale.
Thirding this emotion. just like working the system to get benefits does not feel like a compliment.
Yes, also a skill that should not be required!
I'm good at it, but instead of proud advocacy, it really feels like winning a shit-sandwich-eating contest. you don't want your kids to grow up and learn that!(except that sometimes learning to shut up and keep your own counsel is not a bad strategy, )but other than that, I hate what it's taught me. About people, my own value, the epic personal issues that appear to be the drivers for entry into helping professions, you name it.
Also, the energy that got me A's in high school? Makes me a fearful suck-up in almost every other context.