Mom Code Monday: Doctors

There is nothing worse than a sick child, except maybe having to take them to the doctor and dealing with a bad seed. 

Doctors are necessary often with children, especially young children and the last thing you want to hear when you end up having to take a sick child to the doctor is that it's just a virus and you should let it run it's course.  (as your child is screaming bloody murder in your ear, but that's normal so don't worry)

Sometimes I think that their PhD actually stands for, "probably high or drunk."  Oh my child has a hundred and eight temperature because it's a virus, perfect!  That ring rash on their skin is just an allergy, why didn't I think of that?!  Their bone is sticking out of their arm?  It's probably just a scratch.  

You've got to love doctors that not only tell you there is nothing wrong with your child, but then make it seem like you're the worst mom ever.  I've been told before, "sometimes babies cough," after my son had had a cough for 2 weeks.  She was more concerned about checking out his anatomy and playing with him. "Is that your p****?  Is that your p****?  Yes it is, oh yes it is!"  Who in their right mind does that?  Of all the body parts you could pick, you pick his boy parts? Sicko!

I finally changed doctors from one I didn't approve of (he told me he wasn't going to check my sick child's ears because he was crying and didn't want to upset him more, even though I asked him to) and received a pretty darn good doctor in return.  Then I had my daughter and he deployed, go figure.  

Here's what I think makes a good doctor: 
-They listen to you and I mean really listen and consider what you are saying.
-They don't take any little symptom lightly.  
-Even if they think you're crazy, they reassure you nicely and don't make you feel like a fool.
-They're good with your child but not at all creepy.
-They have obvious knowledge of medicine.
-They show they care.  (Our doctor who deployed even followed up with a personal phone call after I called the nurse's line.)

Don't be afraid to set some standards for the care of your child(ren) and not take "no" for an answer.  We are our child's best advocate.  Mom Code!