So, In my haste to get out the last post about my appointment with Dr. MissesTheMark, I forgot one detail.
This new OB group asks that you REUSE the specimen cup that is used to check for protein in urine.
Yes, you have read that correctly. At my last appointment, I was handed a new sterile cup and told to come in with a sample for the next check-up. I knew there was no way in hell I was driving around town with sample sloshing around. It just wasn't going to happen. So, I checked into the appointment and asked to use the restroom there. I thought it was win-win.
UNTIL, the tech met up with me later. She informed me that there was no trace of protein and then handed me back the SAME cup. She had simply emptied it out and told me to reuse it. I actually laughed out loud and made some crack about how much we spend on health care and I need to reuse a specimen cup.
Let's think about this. I'm a mom to a three year old. Do you know what's in my purse? Snacks, sippy cups, the occasional pacifier (don't judge), chap stick and a whole host of things that I would NOT want coming in contact with a URINE COLLECTION CUP.
I kept my mouth shut, took the damn cup back and as soon as she was out of sight, I threw it away. I will play dumb at every appointment and say I forgot it.
Gross, right?
Am I a germaphobe? Is this normal? Am I not 'green' enough?
My OB practice just had a stack of Dixie cups in the bathroom...maybe not green, but totally adequate for the purpose.
ReplyDeleteEw! I've never seen that happen! Smart choice there, mama.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I saw a midwife and had a homebirth and I still got a fresh mini dixie cup at each appointment. I would be icked out too. Plus what is with them wanting you to bring it with you already filled?
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