it was a good time...

Well, you may think that I don't have anything to vent about. Seeing as I have not said anything since Christmas day, which by the way struck me as odd that I aired a grievance on Christmas, what is wrong with me?!? Anyway, I have had somethings that I could have posted about, but all of my grievances were overshadowed by the news that I am going to be a dad. Thank you, Thank you. For those that know me, and my wife, you are aware of our history, so you know our story. We can use all the support we can get, and appreciate the thoughts and prayers.

Well, on to the airing...

A few weeks ago my wife and I made a late night visit to a local hospital emergency room. My wife had some sort of allergic reaction which led to an outbreak that was very itchy and very very uncomfortable. We went to the emergency room at the local hospital, Cuyahoga Falls General. The experience we had at the hospital was one of the worst experiences of my life. From complete ineptness of the nursing staff, to an attending physician who seemed more annoyed that we had pulled him away from watching Later with Carson Daly. It was hands down the worst care I have ever seen. My wife was in an incredible level of discomfort and they were oblivious to everything we had to say. I asked several times about what options were available for treatment due to her pregnancy. I reminded them on several occasions that she was "with child." The "doctor" made a vanity appearance that was meaningless and useless and said he would prescribe her some medication. I asked if the medication had any issues with pregnancy and if there was anything to be concerned about. I was told that it was perfectly fine. The nurse came back with the prescription and I asked her if the drugs would be OK for my wife to take. She said that she would check, she left, I assume to do ten jumping jacks in the hall, because it wasn't to actually check on the medication, she came back and said it was safe. We said OK, assuming that the "doctor" knew what he was talking about. We visited the pharmacy to pick up the medication, and whilst I was waiting for the prescription to be filled, I read the information on the prescription. And lo and behold, in black and white, right there on the information printed at the hospital, clear as day, a warning about taking during pregnancy, especially early pregnancy. I asked the pharmacist about it and he seemed very surprised that they would even prescribe it to a pregnant woman. So, the frustration, the hassle, the "experience" of Cuyahoga Falls General emergency room was a complete waste of time, and almost was even worse then that. They were not helpful, they were harmful if anything. The only redeeming quality to the experience is that we learned a lesson, only go to Cuyahoga Falls General when you are ready to die, other then that go to Akron City Hospital.

As a side note to the experience, the Dir. of Nursing who oversees the emergency room, and with whom I filled a complaint with the next day was very helpful and very nice. So if they can figure out how to get more like her and less like the idiot who "treated" us, treated us like garbage if anything.

--aaron