Re: About this forum
From: Stormy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 3 Nov 1997 01:18:33 -0600 (CST)
Holly,
I *love* to build sandcastles.
Great letter, well put. Loved your last comment! :)
At Sun, 2 Nov 1997, Holly wrote:
>
>We have a saying in the early education field. If you're going to play
>in the sandbox - be prepared to get sand in your hair.
>
>Translation: We are all human. We all have good and bad days, and we
>just have to communicate our way through the trouble spots.
>
>I have had the pleasure to be a part of this forum since about a month
>after it went up. I've got to tell you, I think that the doctors,
>nurses, midwives, site staff and the women who participate in this forum
>all do a pretty fine job of answering questions in a thorough,
>supportive and empathetic manner.
>
>We all bring something to the table. If we all pick up our toys and go
>home - no one learns. If we all can accept a little sand in our hair
>now and then - we can all learn.
>
>If you're leaving, I hope you'll consider it a break and will give stop
>back again sometime. If someone says something that bothers you -
>approach one of the moderators (after all Barbara has had a good rest in
>Greece - she needs a little work when she gets back :-)
>
>Finally, about the messages asking why it takes so long to get answers
>or posting messages right to the doctor. I think we have three options
>here.
>1. Be willing to wait a day or so for an answer (and repost if yours is
>missed.)
>2. Schedule an appointment with your own M.D. and pay for an extended
>office call and ask all the questions you want.
>3. Spend the next 10+ years or so in medical school to get the answers
>you're looking for.
>
>I'm not trying to be preachy or sarcastic but I think this forum is
>getting a bad rap (and I get a little protective) when I read posts that
>put it in such a negative light.
>
>Thank you to everyone connected with the Women's Forum for all that you
>do, especially the M.D.s.
>
>Now, anyone 'wanna build a sand castle?!
>
>Holly
>P.S. David - if you think this is hard to handle - just be glad you
>don't have to go through labor :-)
--
Stormy, RN, BSN
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