NWQOTD Tuesday, October 26th

Original post by Kimbiz1

Oct 26, 2010 08:14 AM

Today's inspiration comes from a personal situation. It could actually just be a poll unless everyone wants to share 'war' stories.

When going to the doctors office for a more than routine appointment do you bring your DH or do you leave him home?

As much as I want DH's support and to hold his hand, I prefer to leave him home. He gets all huffy and puffy whenever there is a wait. As if that's not bad enough, he thinks that making fun of the other people in the waiting room will take my mind off of why I'm there in the first place. He means well I guess, but why not talk about something else instead of picking on others?

MikesBride2B Posted: Oct 26, 2010 12:18 PM

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I haven't had any serious appointments really...usually I ask my Mommy but now that DH is around I would definitely want him there...my Mom is soooo squeamish, she is NO help when all the scary things come!! I took her with me when I had to get bloods drawn and instead of sticking by me and holding my hand she ran out of the room!!!

Rosalind_75 Posted: Oct 26, 2010 12:31 PM

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Posted by Lsorrent

Posted by Future Mrs H

Thank goodness I havent had to go to the Dr for anything more than a routine appt but if I did- I would defiantely want DH there with me.

Ditto

same here

christine2010 Posted: Oct 26, 2010 01:38 PM

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The only time so far the DH has gone to a doctors appointment with me is when I have to see my eyedoctor. I have major eye issues so I always get my eyes dilated so I can't go by myself.

Other then that I prefer to go by myself.

SoontobeGallagher Posted: Oct 26, 2010 05:45 PM

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For a regular check up I would never ask DH to go. I was in the hospital once and DH stayed with me the whole time for that.

VickiR510 Posted: Oct 26, 2010 09:24 PM

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Ive only had to bring DH with me one time (thank goodness) which was for the D&C. I was sooooo happy he was there. He was so comforting at the very worst i probably ever was. It was a real bad time for both of us. But thankfully we had each other to lean on.

Clover23 Posted: Oct 26, 2010 09:32 PM

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when i went for my consult with the surgeon before i had my thyroid surgery, DH came with me. he also took me to have my operation and waited while it was going on.

if i have a cold, no, i don't need/want him with me. i've learned after going through the non-routine stuff that i should 'save' my requests for the important times!

Kimbiz1 Posted: Oct 27, 2010 07:54 AM

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I wanted to add that I did at the last minute call DH to meet me at the doctors office. He took the long way to get there and they called me in for my test. I asked if I could wait and when I got back to the waiting room he was there. I couldn't even see him during the test, but it was very reassuring to have him there. I guess it worked out perfectly since I can't stand his waiting room etiquette or lack there of.

SuzanneK Posted: Oct 27, 2010 09:14 AM

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As much as I would love DH to go with me to appointments. My mom is usually the one I bring with me to the oncologist and stuff because she helps me to remember questions that need to be asked.