stupid receptionist made me cry

SpartyGirl

effing b*otch!!!!!  i FINALLY got through to the dr office to see if i could get squeezed in for a doppler check.  well the dr (it's a small office & only 1 dr is there a day usually) is performing a c-section.  fine whatever they can't fit me in today.  and the receptionist/nurse whatever she is doesn't want to do it.  okay whatever.  but before she says this, she asks what's wrong or what was wrong.  well i pre-empted my request saying that i have no reason to think or believe anything is wrong.  so she's like well it'd be a regular dr appt.  I don't want to pee in a cup & get weighed b*tch, i JUST want to hear my baby's heartbeat!  I'm having a ROUGH day today!  GAWD!  she was like, we don't do that.  unless something's wrong like you have bleeding.  REALLY???  NO CRAP!  I told her i had a m/c earlier this year & it's one of those days & just need reassurance.  she was like we don't do that.  so i said, regardless of my history and to ease a patient's mind, as a general practice you don't do it???  so i started to make an appt for tomorrow pm when MY doc is there, but then i changed my mind & just left a message for her to call me.  i am SO upset right now.

and i can't even run to the bathroom to freshen up b/c it's closed & i have to trek across the building to use the facilities.  so i'll encounter LESS people sitting at my desk w/ red eyes then going to the bathroom to try to compose myself privately.

today sucks.

mrsladd

Sparty, it sounds like you are having a super rough day, I'm sorry.  There is nothing in the world wrong with wanting a doppler check, no matter what your friends or dr's office may say.  My office is great, and encouraged me to come in for a check any old time I feel like it, they specifically said come every week if I want, because they place a high value on peace of mind.  That is how it should be, and you're not wrong to expect that, I'm just sorry your office isn't like that.   Big hugs to get you through to tomorrow.

MrsRoehl_2008

Oh Sparty, it sounds like you need a drink!  I'm sorry you had a rough time with the receptionist...or well, lots of people today.  Do something to pamper yourself this evening; go for a pedicure, buy yourself some sexy panties, or lounge in the bathtub.  ::hugs::

Stellar1

I am so sorry. My dr's office has always said if I ever have any concerns that I can call. Maybe you can talk to the dr. about it when you go in. Sometimes the receptionists are not considerate at all. Big Hugs to you!

katie2shoes

I am so sorry.  It sounds like a rough day.  That receptionist could have at least been a little sympathetic! Geez.

*hugs*

nellieboo

I'm sorry....want me to go kick her in the shins? Did your dr say you could come in whenever? Sometimes the nurses have attitude about things, but the dr's are better. But if not, is there a different practice you could switch to? I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to hear your baby's heartbeat after suffering a loss.

SeminoleJessica

Ugh.  Maybe you can mention that to your dr next time you see him so she is not like that to others?

I went though this same kinda thing at 18 weeks.  I couldnt find the babies heartbeat on the doppler and she hadnt kicked in forever (and i started feeling movement at 14 weeks) and the receptionist told me

1. no one can feel movement at 18 weeks (which we know is BS, lots of women can.)

2. Dopplar wont pick up heartbeat at 18 weeks.  Which of course we know is crap. I had heard it many times including at the drs with his dopplar.

They can be so dumb!

Stellar1

SeminoleJessica:

Ugh.  Maybe you can mention that to your dr next time you see him so she is not like that to others?

I went though this same kinda thing at 18 weeks.  I couldnt find the babies heartbeat on the doppler and she hadnt kicked in forever (and i started feeling movement at 14 weeks) and the receptionist told me

1. no one can feel movement at 18 weeks (which we know is BS, lots of women can.)

2. Dopplar wont pick up heartbeat at 18 weeks.  Which of course we know is crap. I had heard it many times including at the drs with his dopplar.

They can be so dumb!

 

That lady wasn't very smart! How could she say those things when they are absolutely not true? Ugh, so annoying!!!

Gregsbride22

Ugh, how frustrating!  I think your doctor will be much more understanding.  In my experience, the office staff often SUCKS and have no idea what they're talking about.  I hope your doc calls back and lets you come in, big hugs.

beckstar

Sorry Sparty - stupid woman. Maybe b.c your drs office sounds like it is small they don't make a practice of letting women do this. When you talk to your doctor, speak up about the woman and ask her if that kind of thing (coming in for a HB check) is not common practice. She had no right to make you cry. At the risk of sounding cliche, it's not you it's her  

SpartyGirl

Danelle - I would LOVE it if you would kick that stupid receptionist in the shins : o )  Thank You!!!

I know my dr is WAY more sympathetic then the stupid nurse/receptionist