Please tell me if I'm overreacting.

juliane2004 · May 2010

So, remember where I couldn't get in to see my OB until 18 weeks, so I thought I should find a new one?

Well, none are available in the entire city. So I'm back to square 1.

And there's no cancellation list for my OB, so I asked "there's no way I can get in earlier?!" They said I could get my family doc to send a new referral saying why it's urgent that I get in earlier. So, I have an appt with my family doc tomorrow morning. Hopefully she'll send that referral.

But am I overreacting? Is it too much to ask to see a high risk OB before 18 weeks, considering I'm high risk with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes?

KatInTheHat28 · May 2010

Do you mean no other OBs are available within the practice or you can't find one anywhere? If it's the first, I'd definitely switch practices. You should not wait until 18 weeks to be checked considering you are high-risk. Otherwise, I think it's good that you're getting a referral from your regular doc.

That is just insane that your doctor can't get you in. I called my doc two days ago b/c I thought I might have a UTI and they got me in today. What happens if you have an urgent situation in the future? Will they fit you in? You might want to ask those questions.

I hope you get to see a doc soon!

juliane2004 · May 2010

KEW1982:
Do you mean no other OBs are available within the practice or you can't find one anywhere?

I can't get one anywhere! In the whole city!

TobleroneBar · May 2010

is there a neighboring city you can check into? ( I know nothing of Canada)

kcisthebombdotcom · May 2010

You're not overreacting at all. Someone in a high risk pregnancy should absolutely be seen before 18 weeks. That's insane! I suppose that's the downfall of Canada's healthcare system though.

sokmonkee3517 · May 2010

Rule #1, never tell a pregnant woman she is overreacting! And no, you aren't. That's great that your family doctor will see you so quickly. They will help you sort it out. Try and relax until then.

aswinney · May 2010

I don't think you are overreacting at all! My OB wants to see all OB patients at 6 weeks. I can't imaging waiting until 18weeks!!! That just sounds crazy

KatInTheHat28 · May 2010

juliane2004:
KEW1982:
Do you mean no other OBs are available within the practice or you can't find one anywhere?
I can't get one anywhere! In the whole city!

That is just ridiculous!!! Wow, I'm sorry. Definitely demand that your regular doctor write a referral to get you in sooner. What a pain!

~Flossie~ · May 2010

I will likely not see my OB until around 20 weeks also. But that does not mean I don't receive any prenatal care until then, I see my GP for all of my appointments until then. Most of the care you receive early on is just the basic stuff that a GP can handle anyways. Though, with you being high risk I'd ask some questions about that.

BrittKav · May 2010

I think that is so ridiculous. Did you have to wait that long with DD#1? Even if you weren't high-risk, that seems like way too long to wait. All OBs I've heard of want to see you between 8-12 weeks.

lilmgirl · May 2010

juliane2004:
KEW1982:
Do you mean no other OBs are available within the practice or you can't find one anywhere?
I can't get one anywhere! In the whole city!

So there is a downfall to the Canadian health system? Wink

In all seriousness, no, I do not think you are overreacting. 18w is a LONG time to not receive prenatal care, especially if you are high-risk. GL.

CFH79 · May 2010

KEW--your siggy badge cracks me up!

PunkyBooster · May 2010

Ridiculous.

AKay25 · May 2010

Totally not overreacting. 18 weeks would be a long time even for someone who had NO risk factors.

lesullenger · May 2010

KEW1982:

Do you mean no other OBs are available within the practice or you can't find one anywhere? If it's the first, I'd definitely switch practices. You should not wait until 18 weeks to be checked considering you are high-risk. Otherwise, I think it's good that you're getting a referral from your regular doc.

That is just insane that your doctor can't get you in. I called my doc two days ago b/c I thought I might have a UTI and they got me in today. What happens if you have an urgent situation in the future? Will they fit you in? You might want to ask those questions.

I hope you get to see a doc soon!

This would be my big worry!

uklawgirl · May 2010

How did they handle it with your last pregnancy?

Borghesa · May 2010

OP, 18 weeks before seeing the OB is the norm in your province with regular appointments with your GP until then unless its a special case which you are so you shouldn't have any problems an early referral tomorrow. GL!

ETA: I forgot to ask you've already had an ultrasound? I won't see my OB until I'm 14 weeks but I had an ultrasound last week.

superMiller · May 2010

That's insane! No you're not overreacting. I worked for an OB. We saw newly preggo moms at 8-10 weeks. And most women were so anxious by then they tried everything to get in sooner. But 18 weeks is practically half way through your pregnancy! That's wild, especially when you're already diabetic.

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