What is "Enough"?

TiffanyA83

Today was my 3rd rescheduled appointment with the RE. One hour before the appointment, I got a call stating that "Dr. W won't be in today. I'm going to need to reschedule you." I felt like saying, "Call Dr. W and tell her she'd better meet me at the office at our scheduled time."  -- I've asked each time if the situation was an emergency, and the receptionist said it was only a "scheduling error". Seriously?

I was last seen at the end of May and my next appointment was the middle of June (giving myself and DH time to talk about what we were ready to pursue). This appointment that keeps getting "rescheduled" is to decide about IUI or IVF and get the ball rolling with whatever I need to do before that happens. So, of course, I've been in limbo for the last 2 months and I'm going to lose my mind if I don't get some answers from this lady. She knows that my DH is up for recall to Afghanistan, and we want to get this moving.

My question is.....when is it time to find a new doctor?

 

cislebride07

I would say NOW is the time to find a new doctor.

taraandkyle06

sounds like now is the time.  i'm sorry you're dealing with this crap from a doctor's office but i wouldn't put my trust in an office who can't keep their schedule straight.  JMO though.

Dragonfly1226

I would find a new doctor now. If it's this bad before you have even started, imagine what it will be like when you have frequent monitoring appointments and IUIs or IVF. You need a doctor you can trust. Good luck!

tgrbelle

Now is the time!  Even if the RE is a star medically, an incompetent office staff can make testing and procedures unnecessarily stressful.  My DH is heading out again soon too, so I totally understand wanting to get the ball rolling.  Your RE's office should understand that as well and be willing to accomodate you - not make special exceptions - just be empathetic to your situation.  She clearly does not seem to be.

We just experienced a "bad office staff" after our recent failed IVF.  When I called to make the follow-up appointment with the RE to find out what went wrong, I was told we would have to wait almost 3 weeks because they were booked with new client consultations!  We ended up getting a consultation a lot sooner, but being told we weren't as important as new business hurt just as bad as the call from the IVF Coordinator with bad news.  Good luck to you!

TiffanyA83

tgrbelle:

 My DH is heading out again soon too, so I totally understand wanting to get the ball rolling.  Your RE's office should understand that as well and be willing to accomodate you - not make special exceptions - just be empathetic to your situation.  She clearly does not seem to be.

 

EXACTLY!!! I don't want special treatment, but I demand to be treated like anyone else. If this is how they treat everyone else, count me out.

terraflora

NOW! That is totally unacceptable.  I'm sorry for the huge frustration you're going through. 

Yellow_Daisy

Dragonfly1226:

I would find a new doctor now. If it's this bad before you have even started, imagine what it will be like when you have frequent monitoring appointments and IUIs or IVF. You need a doctor you can trust. Good luck!

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BigHairQueen

I would change now and I would call the office manager to tell them about the"scheduling error" that has occurred several times. And tell them you are leaving their office. GL!!!

Mouseygail

ditto everyone else!!  I'd change now...i'm so sorry!

BMWwife

Dragonfly1226:

I would find a new doctor now. If it's this bad before you have even started, imagine what it will be like when you have frequent monitoring appointments and IUIs or IVF. You need a doctor you can trust. Good luck!

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renafaith

Most doctors and office staff are lucky enough not to have gone through what we're dealing with. Therefore....they don't really care. You're just another appointment to them, they see people like you everyday. My doc's turning out to be the same way. I say we both find new doctors!