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Switching OBs

*Chicken**Chicken*
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I've been going to my OB for years. Longer than I've known my husband so I'd say a good 7-8 years. I really like my OB so switching would have nothing to do with personality or dislike.  I originally  chose  this OB because she was less than 5 minutes from my work. I no longer work in that city so it has become a 20 minute drive; the switch would be more of a convenience than anything. I'm not a huge fan of the hospital that the Dr is affiliated with either, which is in the same city the Dr is in,  so this also factors into my decision but only a small factor and is not a deal breaker.

Yesterday, I was at a health care facility to get lab work done which is 5 minutes from my home that is affiliated with a hospital that is considered better than my OB affiliated hospital.  So I made an appointment with an OB in this facility.  The hospital is is probably 15 minutes from my house...so closer than my current OB's hospital but not by much. 

 I've read some reviews on the new OB and they were good so I will check them out but I'm just wondering if it's weird to switch given the history with my (current) OB?  She did spend 2 years trying to get me pregnant, on top of the 5+years before that.

 BTW, I'm not switching RE's...I love my RE. 


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  • Deanne ShehaneDeanne Shehane member
    It sounds like you have really thought it through and are making a good decision. Having a hospital you like is good too. See if you like the new ob/gyn and if not, you can always go back to your old one. :-)
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  • *Chicken**Chicken*
    I was thinking that I could just check them out and if I don't like them go back, also. I guess part of me feels like I'm cheating on my OB (LOL)...you know, kind of like when you go to a hair stylist other than your own there's that level of guilt that goes along with it.  At least with me. 
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  • MAH123MAH123
    I wouldn't worry, I switched after I had DD to an OB that had just left my drs group and went to another hospital. I still see my old ob at work from time to time and he knows that I left because of hospital mandated changes that were made in the practice and NOT because of him. We'd been together a long time and was totally understanding. Do what's right for you! 
    1 ectopic 3 m/c's prior to 5/05 Un-freaking-explained IF 5/05 IVF, BFN 9/05 FET 3d5e, BFP = Beautiful Baby Girl (lucky pg #5) 8/08 Fet 3d5e, cp 12/08 IVF with PGD, transfer 3, BFN 5/09 FET transfer 4, BFN Hail Mary IUI with Follistim 9/11 BFP; 9/22 confirmed tubal/MTX 4/10 FET 3d5e, BFP!!!! m/c 5/26/10 1 year break and yet another m/c 5/11 FET #5 initial beat 121, second beta 7 Lap and removal of L tube and very mild endo 7/11 Suprise BFP 12/11 & m/c @ 8 wks. After 11 losses and one beautiful miracle our journey is over, we are thankful and at peace.
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  • izzourclueizzourclue member

    It sounds to me like you have some very good reasons to switch.  Especially want to go to an OB affiliated with a particular hospital.  Where you give birth is a very important and personal decision.  I am sure you original OB would understand.

    I give up trying to get a ticker.  I have a DD that is 2.5 years old and is awesome.  Maybe I'll add a quote to distinguish myself.  Hmmm.  How about...

    "It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?" - A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
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