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Old 11-09-2007, 05:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Why are kids so awkward !!

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Just thought I would tell you about my day as I'm a caring, sharing type of person.

We had our medicals today and whilst it was really nothing to worry about, I took myself to a previously undiscovered level of stress !

As we pulled up in the car 45 minutes early in Manchester (our appointment was 8.30am), I checked over the forms and suddenly thought OMG we are meant to bring our urine samples with us because it says on the form to hand them in when you arrive.

So instead of going to find a Starbucks for a relaxing coffee we ended up tramping around Mcr trying to find a chemist that would sell us sample bottles. Eventually found 1, and after he had handed out the daily doses of methadone to the druggies, we bought 2 bottles and a empty tablet bottle (was all they had and charged me £4 for the privilege!). Anyway, we went to Starbucks on the way back to the doctors as we needed to use the toilets !!

After I made the girls cry demanding that they fill the bottles, we gave up and went to the appointment empty handed. We walked into the reception and they proceeded to hand us 4 lovely big bottles with names beautifully already written on !! Absolutely typical !!

Sums up my week really !!

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Old 11-09-2007, 05:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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sorry you had a streesful day but all worth it now your another step closer did you have yor xrays done the same time or are they separate and hope you dont mind me asking how much did it cost
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Old 11-09-2007, 05:14 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hi Joanne
Well what a day you've had! I remember going for our meds in Birmingham in April. I was totally stressed which of course makes everything seem more difficult. Well at least its all over now and you are one step closer to getting the visas!
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Old 11-09-2007, 05:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi Joanne, because kids wouldn't be kids otherwise, hope your day gets better.......

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Old 11-09-2007, 06:37 PM   #5 (permalink)
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You're right, girls do rule. Have to admit I felt extremely guilty for making them cry !

We did have the x-rays at the same time. It cost us £530 in total:-

£105 each per medical for adults
£55 each per medical per child 10 and under
£60 per xray (over 15's only)
£25 per HIV blood test (over 15's only)
£40 Courier Fee

Was there for two hours in total and am now glad it's over.

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Old 11-09-2007, 06:47 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 11-09-2007, 07:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Hi Joanne
Glad your medicals are now out of the way... that means another step closer to Melbourne !!!!!Wahey !!!
I hope the girls have forgiven you now, bless em !
Good luck with the rest and hope you hear soon......
Relax with a bottle or two to celebrate another hurdle !!!!
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Old 12-09-2007, 01:33 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Brings back memories Tom was 6 and decided what a great idea to pee in the pot and all over dads hand, whilst Alex had never ever had to give a urine sample before and just couldn't co-ordinate the holding the pot and catching it - so I had to hold the pot - Lots of hand washing for mum and dad I can tell you - Parents - take a pair of plastic gloves

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