I decided to switch doctors back when I had my last annual in the beginning of the year b/c I wasn't crazy about my old dr. and the staff was rude and terrible. Plus I wasn't fond of the hospital she was affiliated with and I knew eventually that would be an issue.
I found a dr. I think I'm gonna like, at least so far everything seems promising (good hospital, great staff on the phone, and good reviews online). Problem is, they won't take me till I'm 8 weeks.... that's 12/3. I wish I could get in sooner to make sure I like them! It's killing me to wait!
Any ideas how I could possibly get in sooner!? I already tried to go in for the H1N1, but they don't have it yet.
Re: New Dr.
My midwife also doesn't see people until 8 weeks. If that is their policy, I don't see how you will be able to get in sooner unless you find another practice.
I know that it is nerve wracking to have to wait so long, but they must want to see ladies at 8 weeks for a reason. Good luck!
If you like the new practice then I would just wait. Honestly there's not a whole lot of benefit in going in much earlier - before 6 weeks you won't see the baby on an u/s.
I had a confirmation appointment at 4 weeks which was really just a waste of my time, then I switched to a new OB who doesn't see patients until 8 weeks.
I know it's a long ways out there but try to be patient.