Well, I’m feeling better. Still very wiped out, but far far better than I was. Thank you for all your get well messages.
I had a bit of a panic last night and convinced myself that I’d caught Listeriosis on the basis that I had some mould-ripened cheese on a pizza about three weeks ago. Felt happier this morning, but Akra insisted I went to visit the doctor anyway for the sake of his own sanity over the remaining twenty weeks.
Some doctors just don’t know how to be reassuring do they?!
Apparently it’s statistically likely to be just a virus. I can have a blood test to check for Listeria infection if I want, but what would I do if it came up positive? Apparently biggest risk would be miscarriage (oh… thanks… very comforting) and treatment options are extremely limited anyway especially as I’m allergic to penicillin and erythromyacin.
So basically his attitude was, don’t worry you could be lucky, and if you’re not then there’s not much we can do about it!!
I think I’d rather have had a “you’re wasting my time” lecture, all things considered. Sylvia has pointed out to me that at least he was honest, but I’m not totally convinced of the wisdom of being honest with a hormonal pregnant woman.
On the plus side, my appetite is back and February’s Sainsbury’s magazine has arrived. Coincidence? I think not. Nigel Slater has a feature on pancakes too…
4 responses so far ↓
1 Paula // 27th Jan 2004 at 8:41 pm
Ah what wonderful creatures doctors are, to even get an appointment at ours takes up to 3 weeks. When the boys were a year old, eldest twin developed a fear of pooing! He was literally screaming with fear and every day was a nightmare. I ended up leaving youngest twin with hubby, dumping him on him as he walked in the door from work, and taking my screaming son into the surgery! That got prompt attention and we were seen straight away.
Poor boy had a tear (owwwwch!) that “can happen.” I had to give him syrup to make his poos watery so they wouldn’t….oh you get the picture! Apart from that Doc wasn’t giving away any info. Are we to be in awe of their superiority and knowledge.
On a nicer note, pancakes sound nice. My last batch were too floury! Plain food is better on a dodgy stomach.
2 Kyren // 28th Jan 2004 at 10:00 am
I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better… Don’t worry too much, I’m sure everything is okay.
3 valb // 28th Jan 2004 at 11:44 am
Glad to hear you’re feeling better Pewari. And while it’s not what you want to hear, the doc is right – it’s probably best not finding out. Anyway, you’ve got so many friends out here thinking about you, if the power of positive thought has any truth in it, then you’ll be fine (as will your little un-named one)
4 Miss L // 31st Jan 2004 at 5:26 pm
Glad you’re feeling better, the return of the appetite is a good sign!
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