Stupid Calgary Lab Services

As everybody who is pregnant knows, the gestational screen for diabetes during pregnancy is one of the worst things you have to do. It is gross, disgusting, time consuming and just plain awful. When I was pregnant with Finley, my test came back and I had to do it all again for a second time. It was not pleasant - although the lab at Golf Canada Square had a special room where I could hang for the 2 hour second test.

Last week I went for my check up and was given the requisition to have this test done again. I had to have it done by the 30th of May which left me little time considering my trip to San Francisco. I was too tired to do it yesterday so this morning I got up, took Finley to daycare and off to the lab I went. It was impossible to get through to the appointment line so I had to take my chances. I was given the orange crap at 738am and was told that she would give me the 2 minute warning as I had to have it all drank by 748am. They forgot to tell me my 2 minute warning so I completely lost track of time and didn't finish it until they came to me at 802am telling me they messed up and I would have to do it again.

I was so frustrated for several reasons: I hate waiting there, I still am feeling like crap, my sister arrives tonight and I still have to have this done by Sunday. So I left the lab very angry and attempted to call their appointment line so I could book another time to test. After being on hold for 30 minutes I was told I was going to have go back the old fashioned way and wait my turn.

So now, I have to get up bright and early tomorrow morning, go back to the lab and do this all over again. SO NOT VERY HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!!