At the end of the saga yesterday, they said they would have a midwife call me back as they are the only ones who can override the standard for 11 week appts.
When the midwife rang me (today) she had obviously already spoken to Dr P*** and had (shock horror) read my file! Can you believe it? She said Dr P*** want me on a mega dose of folic acid due to my "history", and that she would try and get me an earlier appointment.
The follow up phone call confirmed an appointment next Tuesday with Dr A****** - "the new head of the unit".
Cue my jaw hitting the floor.
Aaaaand I do wonder whether there is a fluorescent label on my (very thick) file now saying "Danger! Danger! Treat with extreme caution!" I have requested my file before and photocopied sections after my 3lb baby was stillborn days after the Drs telling me he was a "good size and fine" and refused the scan I was requesting...
Wouldn't be surprised.....
Yay! side note: my file WAS a different color...
ReplyDeleteNice work!!! Yay for being the squeaky wheel!
ReplyDeleteAnd so what if there IS a label on it? At least it'll make them pay attention. Good for you, being your own advocate!!
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad your noise got you a good result! Whatever it takes to get you & this future bub all the attention you need.
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