Doctor's Appt

I wasn't 100% sure what the point of the doctor's appointment was today, but of course I went.

I got off work on time for once, so I arrive about 20 minutes early. They want you there 15 minutes early so that really wasn't so bad. I got there, did the urine thing, and had a seat. While I was sitting there, another pregnant lady and her man came in. What I gathered from her conversation with the front desk lady is that they were actually late, but still allowed to go through.

Them my name was called and I was weighed in. While I was putting my shoes on, the nurse mumbled something about sitting down. I wondered where the chairs were but by the time I looked up she was already gone. And then the couple that decided to come super late walked by. With my nurse! I proceeded to sit in this boring section with nothing to do for over a half hour. Nobody checked in. Nobody explained why the heck I was brought there in the first place.

I like to think I am a patient person, but those of you who know me know that I get super fed up with poor customer service. Where I work, it would be competely unacceptable to leave someone waiting for over a half hour. Especially without any explanation! So finally another nurse comes along and says there is finally a room available for me. Why in the world did this other couple get the nice room if they can't even make it to their appt on time??

Once I got in the room, she checked the basics and left again. On her way out, she said that the Dr was on the phone and had one person ahead of me (Gee, wonder who that is) before he could see me. She said that he gets super chatty on the phone so hopefully it wouldn't last too long. Once she shut the door, I knew I was doomed. I sat there for over a half hour. Without a check in from anyone.

I seriously was almost in tears.  Here is the worst part. Well there are two worst parts. 1. When that late couple came in they asked if the doctor was behind schedule. The front desk lady said that he had been all afternoon. An hour and a half later is on time?? 2. When the doctor came in he didn't even apologize. Apparently I'm delusional and that is completely acceptable.

Here's the thing. I think he is disrespectful of his patient's time. I have to work too! I have to take time off or take the precious time off I get each week and I really don't like to spend it sitting in uncomfortable chair with nothing to do completely alone.

He was a nice guy but my perception of him was definitely tainted. He only talked to me for about 5 min. I waited that long for just 5 min with the man. Lesson of the story: Apparently being totally rude and late gets you places... so next time I will not show up until 20 min after my scheduled time! (We all know I won't do this...but seriously).

Good news? I got to get my hair done after, and Heather got me in early instead of making me wait 2 hrs! Gotta love a good hair stylist. It was wonderful.