Baby vaccines

[MrsBlob]

So I went to the GP surgery yesterday to get the second lot of baby vaccines, my daughter

'Oh, you've failed today'.
I got a bit emotional, thanked her, and informed her that another person telling me I had failed was exactly what I needed that morning.
She then said ‘well, I thought you might apologise for being late’.
I asked for another nurse in terms of having the baby vaccines.

Yes, I hadn't brought the damn red book, and I was 5 minutes late, honestly no more than this, but I am looking after a baby who is very colicky. 4-5 hours sleep would be a very good night. I noticed a cup of tea on the desk; I know that would technically be against infection prevention rules; I don't really care about this but I hadn't been able to have a cup of tea yet that day, or wash, or have breakfast due to the demands of caring for my baby.

I also think there's a bit of a sexism element, I just can't picture a man getting these sort of comments.

Anyway, I was going to go and see the practise manager/ and or make a complaint. I did consider deregistering and seeing if I can register her with a different practise, I wonder if that might be a bit of an overreaction.

I’m sorry, but I think you are overreacting here.

Look at it from her perspective. You being late, without the red book, means that someone else has lost their appointment ‘slot’.

And we’ve all had ‘the demands of looking after a baby’. The first few weeks are tough, undoubtedly, but you’re not the only woman to experience this.

Please don’t make a complaint. And certainly don’t start throwing around accusations of sexism or infection prevention rules, as you can’t prove either of those.

I agree yabu. You were late (5mind would go into someone else’s appointment time after you) and you forgot the red book. You’re tired and overreacting. Just ignore and next time prepare the red book etc the night before. Or just keep it in nappy bag then it’s always there just incase

Ooft, as a nurse who vaccinated babies she sounds pretty unkind. Many parents run late, usually if you’re very late I’ll ask if you can’t wait until I can squeeze you in if I know I have a space, or I’ll reschedule you. However 5 minutes no I’d just carry on. A lot of mums who come in are quite emotional, it’s hard to see your babies in pain, often tears etc as a mum (of 4) I’ve been there so a bit of empathy is essential for this job.

However I only vaccinate, I know elsewhere vaccines are done by practise nurses so not sure if that makes a difference with timings. I manage my own clinic lists (different locations each day) so I can message parents beforehand and move things about etc makes it much more family friendly. I’m sorry this happened op, her language wasn’t nice, and things happen, the red book can be filled in next time, many forget it please don’t take any of what was said to heart. Maybe she’s having a bad day (no excuse)

So you arrived late and didn't apologise? I understand running late but I don't understand not offering a quick apology.

Turn up on time for your appointments. Problem solved.

You’re that patient. You were late and then rude not to apologise.

Rubbish thing to say to you but just remember we're all surviving.
Side note I've lost my babies (3rd child) red book, actually the drs surgery have, and was told it doesn't matter anyway as it's all digital now so I'd not worry at all.
I'd also say if the other 12 vaccination appointments I've been to in my mothering capacity I've managed to forget it at least 4 times, probably more tbh, don't worry about it 😂