I know I am but arrghgghhhhh.... GP

[monkeymamma]

I just want to make an appointment for my 4 year old to see the GP (or nurse practitioner) because there's something I'm worried about, and it's driving me nuts.

Called this morning at 8am and they were engaged. Tried again and again until it was time to take DS to school and had to run all the way there.

Called now and was told they have nothing bookable for at least three weeks. They said call 8am for same day appointment (can't get through) or come to walk in (don't want to, because they will tell me it's not acute/urgent and I need to make an appointment to see the GP). (Actually what they will say is 'he seems fine' (head isn't falling off, no temp etc), 'but come back again if you're worried'. Well yes I am already worried, that's why I'm here for fuck's sake).

I've made the appointment for 3 weeks' time, but I know I'll be worrying myself silly until then. So fucking cross that a FOUR YEAR OLD can't get seen by his/a doctor when he needs to be.

Need to pull up my big girl pants now and get on with it, but really I just want to cry.

[ConvincingLiar]

Taking a 2 year old to A&E because they might have hurt their wrist? Surely there was more to it. My two year old is pretty vocal if he's hurt himself. The level/length of crying is a good indicator of how badly hurt he is.

[arethereanyleftatall]

Hrft, but my dd, 5, has a scab on her head. I've assumed it's just excema, she's scratched it, scab has formed. Just like a scab on any other part of her body. No need to go to dr at all.
Of course, yours might be different, I don't have time to read full thread to find out, just thought I'd add my experience.