Wednesday, June 13, 2012
We can weed out jerk doctors one mom at a time.
Sometimes doctors who are condescending just need a smack. When Grace was born, I met a pediatrician who deserved one. Come to find out, the hospital gave it to him. Link here to read the original story. Dr. Arrogant came into our lives when he didn't come into our room. That is to say that he was supposed to see Grace within 24 hours of birth. She was jaundiced, and I was naturally worried. When he finally did show up a day late, he said he was too busy. Then to prove he was indeed arrogant and not just having a bad day, when I asked him medical questions, he told me that was not for me to worry about. Rude words, several containing the letter F, remained unsaid. Instead, I complained to my obstetrician, who filed a complaint with the …
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wish you knew it all before your kids showed up? What's the best piece of advice you could give first-time expecting parents?
Bolingbrook Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for moms and dads and their families right here in Bolingbrook. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children. Today's topic: What advice would you give to parents expecting a baby for the first time? Having your first baby is likely one of the most scary and exciting times of your life. There's plenty of do's and don'ts, and almost anyone within earshot has advice to impart. But if you had to give one piece of advice, what would you say…
Randel Thomas, of Bolingbrook, was found not guilty of murdering his young child.
The Bolingbrook man charged with suffocating his 5-month-old son in September 2009 was found innocent Tuesday, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report. Randel Thomas, 21, was originally charged with murder after prosecutors said he suffocated his son, Christopher Thomas, after he wouldn't go to sleep. According to the report, Randel Thomas acknowledged in a videotaped police interview played for jurors last week that he rested his hand on the boy's head while they were on the bed together. He said the boy couldn’t lift his head, and that must have been how his son died. Thomas said it was an accident. Prosecutors said Randel Thomas only acknowledged touching Christopher’s head after police asked repeatedly what happened, the report said. …
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A 21-year-old Bolingbrook man allegedly suffocated his 4-month old son in 2009 because the child was disturbing his sleep, prosecutors say.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Ryan Edward Dwyer was born 16 weeks premature Dec. 28, and weighs just over a pound. His parents hail from Bolingbrook, while his grandparents reside in Lemont.
It's been nearly two weeks since Bolingbrook baby Ryan Dwyer was born 16 weeks premature and despite a few setbacks, his parents say he seems to be headed in the right direction. Baby Ryan was delivered by Cesarean-section in the early morning hours of Dec. 28 after his mother, Una Dwyer, started experiencing contractions a full three months before his April 20 due date. At birth, he weighed 1 pound, 8 ounces, and measured 12.5-inches long. Since he was born, Ryan has faced a number of complications, including an infection and a hole in his lung. To keep family and friends up to date with Ryan's progress, Una Dwyer and her husband, Bryon, have started an online journal through CaringBridge.org, a free website for patients experiencing …
Heather H
6:14 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2012
I'm very glad to hear that you brought this doctor's neglect to the attention of the administrator. As a nurse, I am often dismayed that patients treated poorly by their physician are very reluctant to stand up to their doctor. Each patient deserves to be treated with competence and respect by all their healthcare providers. I would like to clarify a point brought up by MidwestGal. Physician … more ›