tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post7264674730613674675..comments2023-11-10T02:18:23.772-08:00Comments on Minnesota Matron: The Results Are InMinnesota Matronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16565431067927240183noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-86803060974438385112009-05-07T22:23:00.000-07:002009-05-07T22:23:00.000-07:00I'm sorry Matron, I've suffered my fair share of d...I'm sorry Matron, I've suffered my fair share of dodgy doctors, it's tough. Hope Merrick is okay.<br />Den has heart issues, and she was devastated to be told this week, that she couldn't become an astronaut because of them. She's over it now, apparently she'll be an olympic gymnyst instead ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-72197549726578074892009-05-07T16:49:00.000-07:002009-05-07T16:49:00.000-07:00Hum, I'd be mad and I'd want to talk more about th...Hum, I'd be mad and I'd want to talk more about this. You are his mom and you have a connection that not one other person with whatever expertise on this earth has and it's there for a reason. I think that doctor was mean spirited and unprofessional to try to shame you for needing answers. Yes, Mpls Heart Institue, St. Paul Heart Clinic -I'd call.another marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-79328473852400110672009-05-07T12:33:00.000-07:002009-05-07T12:33:00.000-07:00I'm furious for you and sweet Merrick. And I am ho...I'm furious for you and sweet Merrick. And I am holding you in the light.Karen Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540617923517042598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-85518782828105576172009-05-07T09:17:00.000-07:002009-05-07T09:17:00.000-07:00I hate dealing with medical issues. Sometimes they...I hate dealing with medical issues. Sometimes they don't get it-being a parent causes you to worry SO MUCH. My youngest has had many problems requiring many specialists and they so often downplay it. Of course I over-react but that doesn't change anything.<br /><br />I'm glad he was at 9.9%? My little one had a murmur but he was one of those that grew out of it. At least nobody makes a big deal about it anymore. Did ya know that the more they can hear it the better it is? Crazy thing. Better have a stiff drink, you deserve it.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094518362234608596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-42703195319892532652009-05-07T08:05:00.000-07:002009-05-07T08:05:00.000-07:00Well, it is not the doctor's call whether or not t...Well, it is not the doctor's call whether or not to take that 10% seriously or not - it is YOUR kid. Ask for a second test, or a second opinion. <br /><br />JFS in ILAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-59058533573020731062009-05-07T07:31:00.000-07:002009-05-07T07:31:00.000-07:00Oh, honey. I'd be pissed, too. I am pissed on your...Oh, honey. I'd be pissed, too. I am pissed on your behalf. <br /><br />Good for the saintly doctor for serving those frail kids with the broken hearts. Good for her. But she completely failed you and your kid and about gave you a heart attack in the process. Not acceptable.Becky Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351322716749475996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-54237767773147685342009-05-07T06:38:00.000-07:002009-05-07T06:38:00.000-07:00Oh, I'd be angry, too. You DO deserve that convers...Oh, I'd be angry, too. You DO deserve that conversation. With it so borderline line, I'd want a second opinion, too.~anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024292695552155156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-53186520271305677212009-05-07T06:10:00.000-07:002009-05-07T06:10:00.000-07:00As someone who's had a loved one (husband) go ...As someone who's had a loved one (husband) go through heart issues, I think you are completely entitled to a Conversation. <br /><br />If Merrick wasn't seen at the Mlps Heart Institute, give them a call. We went there for a 2nd opinion and were VERY pleased with the amount of time the cardiologist took with us to understand our situation. <br /><br />They will probably tell you the same thing--that since Merrick is otherwise non-symptomatic, it's a watch & see if he out grows it thing. But, at least you will have the benefit of a concurring opinion.Tammyhttp://knittinginmysleep.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-3958284126943208302009-05-07T03:58:00.000-07:002009-05-07T03:58:00.000-07:00If you can arrange a second opinion, I'd probably ...If you can arrange a second opinion, I'd probably do so.. if only because you'll need to deal with a cardiologist for a while, and this one hasn't exactly earned your trust.Inside the Philosophy Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255753259090709877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-90333604596392561422009-05-07T00:16:00.000-07:002009-05-07T00:16:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.sexyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785835090328728639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-66039982824785693132009-05-06T22:17:00.000-07:002009-05-06T22:17:00.000-07:00I'm with you--pissed.
And you know what, it's BS ...I'm with you--pissed.<br /><br />And you know what, it's BS that you had to wait 2 days to hear the little white lie you did. The message could have been, "Please call us when you have a minute. The results look good and I'll fill you in on the details when we speak."<br /><br />There's no excuse.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-84460154332185460342009-05-06T20:56:00.000-07:002009-05-06T20:56:00.000-07:00If this were my child? I'd, at the very least, wan...If this were my child? I'd, at the very least, want him monitored again. He's probably fine, but I'd want a more definitive YES HE'S FINE. But that's me. Hope there was at least a little relief with the news.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979925607834752536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-27062900244567072192009-05-06T20:06:00.000-07:002009-05-06T20:06:00.000-07:00It can't hurt to get a second opinion. Just for p...It can't hurt to get a second opinion. Just for peace of mind...Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-4564888037383890432009-05-06T20:04:00.000-07:002009-05-06T20:04:00.000-07:00I can understand how you feel after these couple o...I can understand how you feel after these couple of weeks. I am taking this to mean that you should do some research and then tell the doc you are ready for a conversation now that you've had the initial conversation. Not sure if you have an HMO which would tie up your flexibility, but when it comes to docs I never forget that I am their client and that I can fire and I can hire. I also like to make comments on and read this site: ratemd.com<br />I am glad to hear that it does not look like it is serious.Michele Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030846420862437581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-15684071577990037422009-05-06T19:49:00.000-07:002009-05-06T19:49:00.000-07:00It's also entirely possible that the report rounde...It's also entirely possible that the report rounded up.<br /><br />Here's the bottom line: do you trust the peds cardio? Because he's asking you to trust him when he says that your baby's ok.<br /><br />I used to have a heart murmur when I was little. Now I run marathons. (my cousin also was thought to have one. Turns out it was just that he was so damn skinny that it was an ECHO. An ECHO, of his heart, thumping away in his ribcage. He's so healthy he's a freakin' naval captain. With his own ship. They don't give those away to sick people.)<br /><br />Bottom line, it sounds like Merrick's fine. And you need to either trust that doctor, or ask to redo the test, or get a second opinion from another doctor.thefirecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252139550073127683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381811875173852585.post-80187408822966596522009-05-06T19:03:00.000-07:002009-05-06T19:03:00.000-07:00Well, it's a relief. But I sure understand why you...Well, it's a relief. But I sure understand why you're feeling angry and confused. Like, is 10% important or not? Definitely that deserves a conversation.<br /><br />As it happens, I just finished reading that book <I> How Doctors Think</I>. Definitely a good read, especially for people with kids. It helps you be your own advocate, and your child's advocate, in preventing cognitive shortcuts and misdiagnoses, stuff like that. Lots of interesting case studies.<br /><br />I am glad that Merrick has been pronounced okay!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517252487552392654noreply@blogger.com