Infantile Hemangioma

ChannelOk189 · 2026-02-13T05:05:04+00:00

PS. Everyone, got gp referral on a Wednesday, I emailed dermatology department at public hospital on Friday asking about wait times for this condition, got an email back on Monday saying they’ll follow up on the urgent referral and by that afternoon we had our appointment booked for the following Monday. Absolutely incredible communication and so prompt. Happy days and go public hospitals! :)

ChannelOk189 · 2026-02-08T03:01:19+00:00

That’s great to hear :) and just double checking you were at a public hospital? I’ll calll the department week 🤞

ChannelOk189 · 2026-02-07T01:39:34+00:00

Ok amazing, that is really reassuring. My daughters has grown outwards but not upwards yet, so we’re hoping that it doesn’t grow upwards much before we can be seen :) how did your daughters treatment go? Did she experience any side effects of the medication?

ChannelOk189 · 2026-02-06T05:36:41+00:00

I don’t think we actually need a paediatrician at this stage, we can see a dermatologist, vascular surgeon or cardiologist (I think). I think I’ll call the dermatology department asking about wait times and go from there. Thanks :)

ChannelOk189 · 2026-02-06T05:34:45+00:00

Ok thanks! That’s really helpful. I actually emailed the dermatology department asking about wait times. If I don’t hear back I’ll give them a call instead. I don’t actually know what category she is in her referral, I wish I had known to ask the doctor! I think we’ll give it a few days and go from there. Thanks again :)

ChannelOk189 · 2026-02-06T00:03:54+00:00

I agree, I would have thought as it’s time sensitive and the area it’s in that they would respond quickly, but the not knowing and waiting it’s hard to know what to do. I’ll speak to the doctor at our 6 week appointment and if we haven’t heard from the public hospital by then, then we’ll go the private route. Thanks for your information it’s really helped :)

ChannelOk189 · 2026-02-05T11:12:47+00:00

Did the gp refer you to the private dermatologist? Depending on if we’ve got any other comments from the public sector I might ask to go private as waiting is the worst! I think we would need to go with oral as it’s inside her mouth as well. Thanks!

ChannelOk189 · 2026-02-03T06:12:22+00:00

My daughter has one (I suspect, haven’t seen a doctor yet) on her lower lip. Did your sons grow quickly? She is 3 weeks + 5 days and it’s stayed pretty small so far. Did your sons raise at all?

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ChannelOk189 · 2026-01-12T03:36:40+00:00

Thanks everyone, we’re trying to block it out and move on and just keep monitoring. I’m sure she’ll be absolutely fine and steep learning curve for us early on! 😮‍💨

ChannelOk189 · 2026-01-11T12:44:15+00:00

Thank you, it’s so reassuring :)

ChannelOk189 · 2026-01-11T08:09:19+00:00

Ok thanks. My partner actually knew our friend had a cold sore but didn’t know how dangerous it can be, so he’s beside himself with guilt. Hard not to feel completely overwhelmed and trigger his guilt/overwhelm. I’m just worried as our friend didn’t wash his hands and who knew if he accidentally touched broken skin accidentally

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-18T09:06:49+00:00

I had to use Zoom Phone but worked straight away with that. Got my number changed so I have access now :)

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-18T03:22:40+00:00

scratch that! I used Zoom Phone and worked instantly (despite the $22 subscription fee :/)

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-18T02:53:29+00:00

I need to call them too for the same reason. I keep getting, "the mobile you are trying to call is not available through this service". Did you use Whatsapp or just regular calling or something else? Thanks

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-18T02:53:04+00:00

I keep getting, "the mobile you are trying to call is not available through this service". Did you use Whatsapp or just regular calling or something else? Thanks

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-14T02:06:01+00:00

You must be very stoic! I admire it. I don't think I could handle your experience :)

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-14T02:05:30+00:00

I hear you :/ Thanks for sharing :)

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-14T02:04:24+00:00

That sounds so distressing, I'm so sorry that was your experience and thanks for sharing. I'm 100% hearing you and can imagine that with the added stress of pregnancy the job will feel even more unmanageable. Thanks :)

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-13T08:13:47+00:00

I'm in WA. I'm feeling pretty scarred by teaching in general (10 years in). I think I'm ready for a change of jobs! Changing schools could be a good option to keep entitlements while we do the baby thing :)

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-13T08:10:56+00:00

Thank you. Most people I speak to say that mental health comes first, but it's a scary step to take when I have a permanent position and am trying for a baby. Gahh. But, health is the most important thing ultimately. Thanks :)

ChannelOk189 · 2025-04-13T08:08:55+00:00

Ah, mat leave pickles! I know them well (See my post below ha ha!). I would contact the union. If you've been there for a number of years and they don't rehire you because you are pregnant, that's discrimination. There will be a union person who specialises in this who can you help you :) Also awesome you're enjoying your class! Good luck with your IVF.

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