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Dreaded paediatrician appointment tomorrow

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frizzcat · 25/06/2013 19:12

Have to take ds to see the horrible paed tomorrow. After 4yrs of him not being able to get off to sleep for 3/4 hrs per night - and having tried everything to try and get him to wind down naturally for 4yrs. I'm at the end if my tether and going for melatonin.

Normally I get a follow-up appointment once per year following paeds dx of ASD for ds - but I've refused all of them because I found her so useless in the dx meeting. I didn't like her approach, her blasé attitude "yes well, he'll probably be alright when he's older" .... Oh right then, that's alright. I also despised her because she said dd "would" ( yes would) most likely have ASD too. Dd was only 3mths at the time. Now I know that siblings of dx'd are at higher risk, but she very much stated it as a given that dd would have ASD.

There were lots of other things this woman said during that meeting, that I later found out to be utter tosh - it galls me to have to ask her for anything ...... ggggggrrrrr

Mind you, she'll be in for a shock because its been a long time since I was that quivering wreck lady desperate for someone to give me reassurance. Now, I still quivery days but never in front of the un professionals

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Bluebirdonmyshoulder · 25/06/2013 22:43

Good luck and remember no-one knows your child better than you do. You are the Consultant Expert.

Sending you honks.

frizzcat · 25/06/2013 22:59

Cheers bluebird - I might sign any documentation with that job title Smile

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BeeMom · 26/06/2013 02:42

While you remember her vividly, I'd honestly be surprised if she has any memory of you at all, particularly after all this time. You'll just be "another parent" by now.

Just go in, be ready to outline all the things you HAVE tried, and make your needs clear.

Honks, and good luck!

Bluebirdonmyshoulder · 26/06/2013 09:18

I think it's starlight who signs all documentation as Lead Therapist or something. Great idea, I for one am fed up of being described as 'mum' in reports. It sounds so patronising.

Thinking of you today!

frizzcat · 26/06/2013 11:37

In the waiting room - she's 40mins late!!

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BeeMom · 26/06/2013 13:52

Inconsiderate wench - unless, of course, it is because there is a medical emergency or critical issue that is occupying her time, then I hope the child is alright. If that is not the case, and she is late because she is a self-serving twat, then I hope she gets fleas in uncomfortable places...

frizzcat · 26/06/2013 15:25

Hahahahaha - she's a community paed so no emergency.
Actually the whole thing was bizarre - we talked about ds and she commented how well he was doing - and he is.
Then asked me how I'd managed to get OT support and what did I think of this or that service?? Very bizarre
She has agreed the melatonin though, apparently she went to some conference with a child sleep expert and they are recommending that you use it everyday for a period of time and then stop to see if its prompted any melatonin release naturally.
So all in all not bad, but bizarre really

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