Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Jun 17th 2005, 3:18 pm
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Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
After all the debate on here about whether he would need it or not because he had meningitis when he was little and had blood transfusions, we had our meds today and our son DID have to have a blood test. The doctor said he was testing for 3 things - HIV, Hepatitis B and i can't remember the other - any ideas anyone?
So a child that should have cost less at the meds than his parents actually ended up costing more!! £25 for our blood tests £75 for his
He tried very hard to brave and overcome his needle phobia but he did get a bit upset
Still, he didn't have the coughing testicles 
I'm glad that is all over and done now. Today I have been called "quite a large lady" by the radiographer (I'm 5ft 5 and 12 stone), and a "woman of a certain age" by the doctor (I'm 42). So now I officially know that I am old and fat I wonder if Australia will still let me in?
Yours slightly peeved
Anne
So a child that should have cost less at the meds than his parents actually ended up costing more!! £25 for our blood tests £75 for his
He tried very hard to brave and overcome his needle phobia but he did get a bit upset
Still, he didn't have the coughing testicles I'm glad that is all over and done now. Today I have been called "quite a large lady" by the radiographer (I'm 5ft 5 and 12 stone), and a "woman of a certain age" by the doctor (I'm 42). So now I officially know that I am old and fat I wonder if Australia will still let me in?
Yours slightly peeved
Anne
Jun 17th 2005, 3:21 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
I'm glad that is all over and done now. Today I have been called "quite a large lady" by the radiographer (I'm 5ft 5 and 12 stone), and a "woman of a certain age" by the doctor (I'm 42). So now I officially know that I am old and fat I wonder if Australia will still let me in?
Yours slightly peeved
Anne
Aaaaaaaaaaah, look on the bright side though - the meds are done!
Jun 17th 2005, 3:25 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Originally Posted by bridiej
Aaaaaaaaaaah, look on the bright side though - the meds are done!
Jun 17th 2005, 3:26 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
You're next! Good luck
Jun 17th 2005, 3:27 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Originally Posted by bridiej
Yes, this time next week it will all be over........!
good luck matey!!! ho ho
Jun 17th 2005, 4:08 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
don't some people leave you felling just great 
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good luck in getting all the results back and sent off asap anne
michelle
:scared: good luck in getting all the results back and sent off asap anne
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Jun 17th 2005, 4:43 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Sure your son doesn't feel it, but that is the easy bit done Well done to him.
Well done to him.
Jun 17th 2005, 5:54 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Well done to you all for getting through it (i know it's not easy watching kids have bloods taken).
As for being a certain age/weight. does that make you distinguished or just past it. wanted to know because whatever you are i am too
As for being a certain age/weight. does that make you distinguished or just past it. wanted to know because whatever you are i am too
Jun 17th 2005, 7:08 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Originally Posted by louise4
Well done to you all for getting through it (i know it's not easy watching kids have bloods taken).
As for being a certain age/weight. does that make you distinguished or just past it. wanted to know because whatever you are i am too
As for being a certain age/weight. does that make you distinguished or just past it. wanted to know because whatever you are i am too
I know I'm not slim, but I have never thought I was huge, so to be told I was quite a large lady was rather a shock and a bit insulting. Look at all the obese mamas in Australia. Australia is meant to be second to America in overweightness. Yes I know that's not proper English
Jun 17th 2005, 7:30 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
Somehow I managed to pass with flying colours. Bit of a surprise really considering between them they convinced me I was past it
I know I'm not slim, but I have never thought I was huge, so to be told I was quite a large lady was rather a shock and a bit insulting. Look at all the obese mamas in Australia. Australia is meant to be second to America in overweightness. Yes I know that's not proper English
I know I'm not slim, but I have never thought I was huge, so to be told I was quite a large lady was rather a shock and a bit insulting. Look at all the obese mamas in Australia. Australia is meant to be second to America in overweightness. Yes I know that's not proper English
When we met in The Farmhouse a couple of weeks ago, you didn't strike me as being old or fat Anne...I think the radiographer and the doctor are obviously bitter and twisted!
Good luck with the rest of your preparations!
Claire. x
Jun 17th 2005, 7:33 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Originally Posted by Robbo2
When we met in The Farmhouse a couple of weeks ago, you didn't strike me as being old or fat Anne...I think the radiographer and the doctor are obviously bitter and twisted!
Good luck with the rest of your preparations!
Claire. x
Good luck with the rest of your preparations!
Claire. x
LOL
Jun 17th 2005, 7:45 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
Thank you my dear. I'm feeling much slimmer now. LOL
LOLNo probs. Karma on its way!
Jun 17th 2005, 8:07 pm
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
anne, some people are so rude!!!!! there are not many professions where you could insult people like that and get away with it!!!
well. at least you got through them...but did you sort out where to send them??
good luck with results x loidy
well. at least you got through them...but did you sort out where to send them??
good luck with results x loidy
Jun 18th 2005, 9:46 am
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Re: Yes, my 12 year old DID have a blood test
OMG.. what a cheeky cow ! when went for our meds there was a rather 'large' lady waiting for hers. I'm sure that she would have to have at least 3 seats on the plane :scared: dont worry about it.
I'm glad that its over for your son, I know how much of a worry it has been for you
I'm glad that its over for your son, I know how much of a worry it has been for you
