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To want to drop kick other people's phones across the room.

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Fluffybuns88 · 30/06/2026 07:46

For context last night I ended up in triage, for no fetal movements at 36 weeks, where I wasn't seen for 4 hours because they "forgot about me".
The entire time I was there, there was a minimum of 3 adults watching videos on their phones at an audible volume, I found it really draining and inconsiderate, l understand that they were all trying to take their mind off waiting but it was a small room and there were people there who were visibly struggling.

Is it rude? Are you someone who wouldn't think twice about watching tv shows or hours of tiktoks without headphones in a public place?

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Muffsies · 30/06/2026 07:56

I'm surprised there aren't rules about it in hospitals, if there isn't there bloody should be.

Fulloff · 30/06/2026 07:56

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Fluffybuns88 · 30/06/2026 07:54

iminmemamscar · 30/06/2026 07:52

i would be wanting to drop kick the staff there if they left me for 4 hours with reduced foetal movements

I mean, I wanted to do that too. I eventually re-phoned triage and asked if I could go to another hospital, they rang the mau I was at basically gave them a bollocking.

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AbzMoz · 30/06/2026 07:53

I hope you and baby are ok. This is absolutely one of my hates, in any scenario - public transport, cafes, waiting rooms… The selfishness of breaking others’ peace for their own entertainment is astounding.

iminmemamscar · 30/06/2026 07:52

i would be wanting to drop kick the staff there if they left me for 4 hours with reduced foetal movements

Fluffybuns88 · 30/06/2026 07:49

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The moment the monitor went on baby thought it was party time luckily.

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