What is a typical well visit with your pedi like?

jjamas

I am curious because we switched pedis last year for DS (who is 3) and now I have DD (4 months) and I feel very rushed through her appts.  My old pedi (who significantly cut back her hours- which is why we switched) used to have a check list of things to ask me about DS, like how much he is eating, how often, different milestones to look for and to ask if he has done them yet, etc.  This new pedi doesn't do any of that.  He just looks at DD and says she looks great- any questions?  I always have a list but today we went through it in 30 seconds and he was gone.  He didn't even look in her ears, throat, nose...nothing.  The strange part is that people in my community all love him!  I am thinking of going to another Dr in the practice, but I really want to address it with him first so he knows how I feel.  Plus, I really don't want to have to switch DS again.  Ugh.

Temp108743750006959

in general, my pedi is pretty thorough, she asks questions, I ask questions. she has off days though -- don't we all? maybe the pedi had an off day?

Travis&Jen

Our pedi is like your first one except the nurse usually asks all the milestone,eating,ect questions before the dr comes in.  When she is in there she checks ear, nose, throat, diaper area, hips, goes over where we are on the chart, goes over any concerns, and asks if we have any questions.  She is usually in there for 10 min or so.  Your new dr. doesn't seem like he has much "time" for you and I would really feel rushed w/ him.  At least you have another dc so you know what is going on; I would think it would be even more daunting if you were a first time parent. 

ilovemygirls

I wouldn't be comfortable with that as a well baby/child check.  Our doc does a full body exam (eyes, ears, nose, checks glands, belly, quick glance at the genitals).  Prior to her coming in the nurse goes over a checklist (not long) about what kiddo is doing/not doing.  I'd say w/questions & all the pedi is usually with us for 15-20 min.

What I really love too is that once my older DD was talking really well (3ish) she started directing some questions to her. Obviously I'm sitting there to supplement answers if needed, but I think this is really great especially now that she is 4- soon to be 5.  She treats my DD very respectfully, asking her questions about preschool, asks if she has any questions about her body.  I can see this being important as my DD ages & maybe has some questions she could ask the doc that she's embarrased to ask me.  We're very open w/our kids, but you never know what they will ask or not.  If it were me in your situation, I would definitely consider changing again. 

kittycarr

Are they a pedi's office or a general practitioner?  We had a pediatrician - fabulous office.  Then switched to our GP.  Bad move - they rarely ever had kids come through the office although they were able to serve as pediatricians.  Our GP now sees lots of kids and always has so I got the major rundown like I did before at the "real" pedi's office.

j-w

First the nurse does heartrate, temp, weight and length.  Asks questions about developmental milestones and how much they eat/drink/sleep.  Then, the Dr. comes in and looks in eyes, ears, throat, joints, hips, genitals, listens to them breathe, tests reflexes.  And then she asks if I have any questions for her.  She also gives any age appropriate tips.  For example, at his 9 month, he was over 20 lbs and she mentioned not turning the carseat until he was also one year old (I already knew that, but it is an example of age appropriate tips).  Yesterday, at DS's one year appt, she took some time to chat with DD too because DD was into telling some stories.  She never makes us feel rushed.

My biggest concern for the appt you just had is that they didn't really go over the vital stuff.  I would've definitely asked...in fact, one time the nurse forgot to take the baby's temp and I told the Dr., who then made the nurse come back in and do it.

JillShari

Jayme, message me on FB.  who do you go see?  I can refer my office.... love them.