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schmoodle
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How often do you call the pediatrician?
schmoodle
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I feel like a psycho parent (memories of pregnancy and my OB, lol) because Toodle has been to the pedi almost every other week since he was born.
First he had to keep going back because of weight gain issues up until his 1 month (that wasn't because of me calling though), then reflux, then his 2 month appt, then zantac stopped working, so went back again, then he had a rash and they said to call back for an appt if it didn't clear, which it didn't (but it was just cradle cap), and now his reflux seems to be back again, but I'm hesitant to call because I feel like a psycho. Plus I don't know what they'll do. Prevacid? I hate continuing to medicate him to greater degrees, especially when I don't KNOW it's the reflux, but also hate seeing him uncomfortable, and it's the only guess I have because he generally doesn't cry/fuss like this, and the last 2 times he did, zantac made it stop.
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Re: How often do you call the pediatrician?
I call when I have a question or there is something that seems "wrong" with Miles. I would've called all the times you have so far and I would call today if I were in your shoes. My stance is that if I didn't call and it turns out to be something awful or worse than I thought I would never forgive myself. So I call whenever I don't know the answer or need reassurance.
Miles has been to the doc 3 times in the last 3 weeks. Twice for what turned out just to be mosquito bites (they swell major!) and once for bronchitis. Did I feel psycho? Yes, but I don't care and you shouldn't either.
As long as you're polite and kind (which we all know you are) then who cares what they mutter under their breath? They don't know you, they may not know your history, and quite honestly, it's not their place to judge if they think you're coming in too many times or just right.
You're a good mom, and you do right by your kid. You want the receptionist possibly gossiping for 10 seconds about you over her white zin at Applebees? Or a happy son?
(ps - EVERYONE told me Ava's arm was fine. I thought otherwise. it was broken)
LOL?
So far, in his almost 2 weeks I've called three times. But my pedi was VERY clear with me and adamant that we should always err on the side of caution and call anytime we wanted to, so I have felt comfortable calling even for things that might be trivial. I even called to talk to my nurse about an issue we are having with family/visitors, and she took the time to talk through it with me for 15 mins and listen to me cry.
Don't worry about it--that's what they're there for!
Essentially that's what my complaint is - that he's been crying...but it's atypical for him. He usually doesn't fuss much unless he's really hungry (first waking after STTN) or in the carseat. And it's accompanied by some signs of discomfort/reflux.
Way more than I thought I would. I remember my SIL calling/going to the pedi all the time and I thought, "I won't be that crazy mom."
Hello? What do I know? And the babies can't tell me ANYTHING!
You're not crazy.
I would say I called the consulting nurse line about eleventy million times when Kiddo was an infant. My mom used to call the consulting nurse for everything, and I guess I learned that's okay.... no such thing as a stupid question... et. al. I think 50% of the time it was just a reassuring phone call, 50% it was their recommendation that we bring her in to be seen. I appreciated their thoughtful style of questioning and eliminating risk factors.
While Kiddo didn't have any major complaints that first year, I'm glad we had her seen frequently. It tapers off once they've established a strong immune system and can speak up for themselves.
For now, I would say keep doing what you're doing. Toodle's uncomfortable, and you're trying to help him get comfortable. As long as you're doing a good job of advocating for him, keeping good notes of what works and doesn't, and listening to his doctors, I'm sure they're happy to see you both.
Good luck. I hope the reflux calms down soon!
I have the incredible good fortune of being able to email or text my doctor (he is a gp, also both myself and my husband's doctor) so I would say I have texted him at least 7 times in the 14 months E has been here, and I have emailed him 17 times (I just checked my mail history!) and we have been in his office for about 6 sick visits!
You are not alone!
Eleanor has been in a bunch since she was born (around the same time as Toodle) ... for her bad diaper rash, for her umbilical hernia, and for her silent reflux. I would have called each time you did.
You might want to try Prevacid. Eleanor is on that and she has stopped screaming in her sleep and seems much happier. My pedi said they used to prescribe Zantac a few years ago but that Prevacid is better.