I went for my scan on Friday at NUH subsidized. It was a total flop on their admin side but thank God, I get to see the baby so I was determined not to feel shitty.
1) Told them earlier that I do not want to take Oscar Test, but they arranged for the Oscar scan and blood test. I ddnt know the sonographer was trying to measure behind the baby's neck. I thought it was a routine scan.
2) Baby was facing down. So, sonographer kept pressing on my tummy. Not painful but I find her a little impatient and rough. She called my baby 'Naughty' and 'Stubborn'! Damn irritated by her remarks but just kept quiet because I want to just enjoy the experience. Looking at the baby makes me so happy. So, I just brushed it off. On the bright side, I enjoyed good 15 minutes staring at the screen because the sonographer was trying to make the baby turn.
3) She told me the baby is clear of Down's Syndrome. At that moment, I was surprised and told her that I already told the doctor I dnt want to do Oscar Test. She tsked and said then why put her the trouble to make the baby turn. She asked me is this my first pregnancy. Said yes. Then, she said sarcastically, no wonder.
4) All along, there is a man sitting beside her. I suspect it is either an intern or a student. Then, another man just came into the room. He asked is she is busy and he wanted a file or something from her. She ended the scan and just went to switch on the lights. They were just talking and left me on the 'bed' with my bare butt in their view, with the light so bright. There is not even a curtain to cover me. There I was trying to wipe the gel from my tummy and trying to shove my underwear and tight jeans up my big ass! My jeans is already so tight and I was trying to quickly pull it up without jiggling my ass. Damn pissed off ah cos I ddnt wipe the gel properly. It smudged all over my clothes.
5) Quickly said thank you to the sonographer and barged to the admin counter. Told them I dnt want Oscar Test but why they arranged for Oscar Test. A nice lady explained that she will cancel the Oscar Blood test, just the normal Hep B, HIV etc blood test for me.
6) Went in to see doctor. Doctor asked if I have any questions. Asked me if I take urine test. Nopez, was not told. Then, I went out.
7) Blur. Dnt know where to go for the blood test. Husband went to the consultation room to ask where to take the blood test. Informed us to go treatment room. Told the nurse I havent take urine test. Told to take urine test.
8) Took urine test and then took blood test.
9) Pay the bill
I'm not sure if this is a normal practice but nurses and random people come in and out of the consultation room. 1st appt, 2 nurses kept coming and of the room while I have the transducer in my vagina. 2nd appt, 2 men happily talked while I'm trying to pull up my jeans. Hate the lack of privacy.
I hate the fact that the administrative system sucks. Never briefed you which room to go or what test you are about to take.
But, will still go for 2 more subsidized appts then will upgrade to package in week 22. NUH is still the most convenient place for me since I live in the west.
