doctor's appointment today. . . . just a vent

kaos16

They did the second half of my anatomy scan today, to get the things little man didn't cooperate on last time.  The tech seemed to indicate that everything looked good.  She seemed pleased with what she could capture images.

Then I saw the doctor, it was actually a different member of the practice, not my regular doctor.  As I was being walked to the examination room I overheard the receptionist mention that my doctor was leaving the practice in December.  What!?  I really like my doctor.  I asked the nurse in the room and was informed that he is in fact leaving, potentially to open his own practice.  I don't know if he'll be affiliated still with the hospital I want to deliver at.  As soon as she told me that news, the nurse took my blood pressure and informed me it was too high.  She asked if I ran to my appointment.  (wasn't a big fan of her bedside manner, apparently she's new)  DH is an EMT, so I will have him take my blood pressure a few times over the weekend to be overly cautious.

The different doctor that I saw today was very nice, I liked her.  I want to see different doctors at the practice because you never know who will be on call when delivery time comes!  I spoke to my sister about it, and she said not to worry too much if I like the practice because the labor and delivery nurses are with you so much more in a regular uncomplicated delivery anyway (that talked me off my ledge a bit!)

Finally, when I got to my office, the secretaries asked how my appointment was and I joked that little man is a porker, he is measuring a full week ahead of schedule.  Instead of laughing, they immediately started with the "shut up, you're so tiny." "you're being ridiculous if you think you are big"  It was awkward because I know I am still quite small. . . . I was just commenting about the baby growing big and strong!!

djdawn29a

When was ur doc gonna tell u they was leaving??

SummerFall03

There are a lot of thoughts going on in this post lol!

So you ended up switching doctors/finding someone new?

kaos16

SummerFall03 said:

There are a lot of thoughts going on in this post lol!

So you ended up switching doctors/finding someone new?

I'm not sure if I will switch.  The new doctor I saw today was also quite nice.  I don't know what to do

kodariah

On one note.... I hate when people get mad at me for saying I things like I'm getting bigger or this little guy is growing... I get that I'm a small person but tell the 20lbs ive gained, haha ( I really want to be an a** and say just cause ive gained 20lb and am still smaller then you doesn't mean I'm not bigger than I was.) I hate the snide comments about how little I am. I don't know what to say, sorry I feel bigger???

And I'm so sorry your doctor is leaving. I would be so bummed if I had to change, especially in December, right before the baby comes. maybe start looking at other Dr in your practice you like and change now so you don't have to get stuck with one you don't like and you can feel more comfortable.

ChrissyD1203

I don't blame you for venting. I mean your doctor has a right to switch practices, start his own, etc--- but it's extremely unprofessional that he didn't make sure he was the first one to tell all of his patients. When I switched law firms a few years back, making sure my clients heard it from me and as soon as I was able to tell them was my absolute top priority.