We found this brilliant list over at one of our new favourite blogs scarymommy.com and because we’ve all been there, we just had to share. How many of these things have you wanted to say?
1. Can we skip the weigh in? I’m bloated twenty days out of every month. I don’t need three glaring numbers reminding me to skip Burger King on the way home. Can we do a visual estimation and call it good? She looks larger than last time but is not quite ready for a Richard Simmons intervention works for me.
2. Where’s the panty coat rack? Just once, I’d love to enter an examination room and see a place to store/hang my coat (and other clothing) while being poked and prodded examined. I’m tired of hiding my panties under my jeans that are rolled into a wad and stuck on a chair that thirty other naked women have already sat in that day.
3. The last day of my last period? You’re so funny! I can’t remember what I ate for breakfast. The date of my last period? Approximately one month to you better hurry up and get this examination done days ago.
4. Can we kill the fluorescent lights? Know what destroys a girl’s self-esteem faster than JLo walking into a room? Fluorescent mothereffing lighting. There’s a miner’s spotlight on your forehead. Is more necessary?
5. Do you have something a little bigger than a tissue paper doily that I can cover with? I’m not two. I weigh more than 50 pounds. And I’m definitely taller than three feet six inches. I require an actual full-size blanket or throw and preferably one not made from gift bag filling. Could I borrow that fabric room divider?
6. If I could SEE the straps, I’d definitely put my ankles in there. You’re lying on your back (without pillows) trying to focus on anything but what’s happening down south when dear ole’ doc says, “Could you put your ankles in the stirrups?” Seriously, dude? I just got comfortable, found an interesting piece of torn ceiling plaster to focus on (it’s shaped like Florida), and you’re asking me to find the straps? Pamper a girl. Put her ankles in there for her. It will feel like a day at the spa.
7. Yes, I can slide down more, but honestly, I don’t want my ass to land on your feet. Positioning yourself on a gynecological examination table is like landing a Boeing 747 at a small jetport. The clearance is limited and you have to inch your way to near disaster. There’s also the moment of feeling like a total idiot when you ask, “Is that far enough?” (Shit. Too far.)
8. D’FUQ?! That’s cold! From his (or her) hands to the stretch-a-hoo-ha nut cracker looking contraption, every damn thing used down there feels like it just came out of a freezer. Can we get a warming tray, perhaps? And a glass of wine?
9. You’ve tunneled to China through my vagina! Yeah, it hurts a little. I understand that doctors are obligated to ask these types of questions. I totally get that empathy is part of the job. But we’re all adults. Let’s assume that it hurts and ask on a scale of one to ten how much—one being the headache my toddler gives me after screaming for twenty minutes and ten being just after my husband stubs his toe.
10. Excuse me. Where are my parting gifts? Hello, SWAG bag? Do I get ANYTHING after enduring that type of poking? A visit to the dentist scores us a new toothbrush. The eye doctor sends us packing with free contact lenses. What do we get after a visit to the gynecologist? A big, fat nothing. Even a George Clooney sticker would be nice. Or a discount coupon for laser hair removal.
H/T: scarymommy.com
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How many of these are true for you?
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Cat
I just about Burst a gut! I laughed so hard I was choking! I never knew we all think the same thing!
ReplyDeleteNow don't go choking on us Minelle or we'll have to send you to the doctor! ;)
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Cat
Cat,
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Mereidth
Happy you enjoyed this Mere. ;)
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Cat
ROFLMAO! I can identify with every one of these! Thanks, Lisa
ReplyDeleteI think most of us can Lisa. ;)
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Cat
Since I need a massive dose of valium and monitoring for several days after an appointment, I avoid the gyn. I don't think anything will help. A female doc doesn't help.
ReplyDeleteOh Rose...I am so sorry to hear that. :-( I apologize if this post upset you. Sending lots of positive energy your way.
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Cat
These are hysterical. I'm all for the SWAG bags.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed it Sunny...I agree...definitely need SWAG bags after putting up with all of that! :D
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Cat
These are too funny. Love the panty coat rack lol. Thanks Cat :)
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Roz
Happy you enjoyed these Roz...I would definitely use the panty coat rack! ;)
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Cat
Lol.. love it..
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Mona Lisa
Happy you enjoyed this ML! ;)
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Cat
Hi Cat, such a great laugh today !!!:))
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More than happy to help you have a great laugh Jan. ;)
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Cat
Hi Cat, I love this, thank you for the good laugh!
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Nina
You're very welcome Nina...so happy you enjoyed it. ;)
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Cat
bloated for 20 days a month? heck ya! Just discovered your site. :) Not too often do I get to wear skinny jeans.
ReplyDeleteWelcome ZBG...think we can all appreciate bloating. *sigh* Feel free to come visit again whenever you want.
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Cat
I was just there...so I can totally appreciate all of these right now. :-) thanks for the laugh - it makes the reality more endurable. :-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed it Terps...keep this bookmarked so you can re-read before you have to go back. ;)
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Cat
absolutely hysterical
ReplyDeleteI thought so Blondie. ;) Happy you did also!
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Cat