This is how to get results in an ER: Cry. Just cry solidly through the first hour. Quietly, so as not to upset your mother, but consistently, so they actually ADMIT your MOTHER to the hospital, instead of another one of these episodes.
So, Mom is sharing a room with a meth addict. Other than that, the people at Missouri Baptist kick ER ass. Or, kick bottom, because they are Baptist.
11 responses to “Secret of the ER”
Oh my, I hope the Queen Mum is quickly on the mend.
Let’s hope this time they figure it out. Give her a hug from me (and one for you, too.)
I do hope the Queen Mum is feeling chipper soon as well. And I do hope hospital has wireless so the Queen can remain in touch with her subjects.
Feel better Queen Mum!And it’s ok to say that Baptists kick ASS…as I am one, and I do…
Oh no! I hope she feels better soon!I think it’s okay as long as you don’t say that the Baptists kick atheist or agnostic ass. It’s all in the specifics.
Best wishes for the Queen Mum.
Everyone – Thanks for you well wishes.
Aweheres hoping the hospital doesnt have to be blog fodder for long!I hope she feels better soon
Keri (Hi!) – The doctor says it will be fodder at least through the weekend.
Actually, my true love discovered that the number one way to get fast attention in the ER is if you threaten to vomit — as in, “I’m feeling quite sick. May I have a bucket in case I continue projectile vomiting while I wait to be seen?” — and then threaten to vomit on other people in the waiting room — as in, “You might not want to sit too close to me. I’ve been projectile vomiting for hours and I don’t want you to get splashed.” Make sure the nervous admitting clerk behind the desk can hear you say this. You will be out of that room and into a bed in less than ten minutes.Once in the area where beds are separated by curtains, do vomit freely and noisily. Soon you will have a room of your own, and perhaps even a doctor’s attention.
Sara – that sounds good too, but of course all you’ll ever have to do is sweep your hair to the side and expose your awesome scar.