As a parent I have concerns about my son. The gp recommended that i get him regularly weighed by the school nurse as he is of school age so doesnt get a visit from the health visitor(uk). I contacted his school at the begining of this term and was told they didnt know when the nurses would be in. I got the number from the school for there offices and spoke to one of the nurses and voiced my parental concerns( was made to feel like a anxious mom) the nurse said they wont be visiting the school for one child which major ticked me off and she back peddled to say that because it was a new term she will inform me when they are next in the school. well today i get a school newsletter stating the reception class will be getting a health check tomorrow. so i was back on the phone to the nurses office to ensure my son was seen as he is not in the reception class. I was made to feel really small as the nurse i spoke to said because he was weighed at reception and i didnt get a follow-up he must be fine... i pointed it out that im concerned couldshe atleast moniter his growth on a few visits for my peace of mind(this was after I lost it and when she tried to fob me off). she went on about goverment guidelines if the child was born in a low weight as long as he is 'on the line' it is fine!! This ticked me off more as i felt she wasnt treating me/my son as people but like goverment statistic!! im upset because by the end of the telephone call I had got so upset that I started crying ...GOD i dont think it is unreasonable for me to want my child checked over when the worldis obsessed with over weight children and my boy is a skinny little thing that eats very well and healthly but looks so ill!!!
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leenasmom · 22/01/2009 23:16
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