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First MFM Appt Tomorrow

gablegurlgablegurl member
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...don't know what to expect. Kinda nervous.

Yesterday was the first day I haven't had any "leaking" and hoping my boys are holding strong, and we continue this way. Baby B still has less fluid around him than his brother and when we went to our OB office Tuesday for a follow-up ultrasound his fluid was "similiar" to when we left the hospital (it was like .5 less) I'm really hoping seeing a specialist CALMS our nerves instead of making everything feel so fresh and hopeless all over again like the OB Dr's have made me feel. Do all of you who have MFM love them? Do you really feel like they know their stuff more than the regular OBs?  As much as I want reassurance and special care I'm concerned about how often I may have to see the MFM because the closest one is 40 miles from our home and if I end up having to be hospitalized until I deliver due to amniotic fluid loss the last few weeks, I'm going to be VERY sad and VERY lonely being away from friends, family, etc who can't make that daily trek to visit.  I'm thinking some anti-depressants may became mandatory to get me through the days.  It's hard enough being home-bound but being hospital bound for MONTHS... I don't know. :(

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Re: First MFM Appt Tomorrow

  • jessican08jessican08 member

    I'm so glad to see you're doing OK and that's good news that the leaking has stopped.

    At my MFM practice, the Dr.'s rotate. Some I like more than others but they're all nice. I've found that some are more concerned and cautious than others - I prefer the concerned/cautious approach personally. The most important thing is to make your voice heard. 3 of the 4 Dr.'s I've seen at my MFM office only want to see me once/month, even now, but the last two appointments I've had I've pushed them to see us every 2 weeks. I'm just not comfortable going a month in b/t appointments with all the contractions I'm having.

    GL at your appointment tomorrow. I hope you get promising news on your sweet boys - keep us posted.

     

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  • Ruthie04Ruthie04 member
    I'm so glad to hear the leaking stopped and that your boys are doing well. My MFM practice rotates doctors as well. I've seen three of the four. Pretty much all of my pregnancy is managed by my OB, so they are the ones I call with any issues and/or discuss symptoms with. The MFM just provides consults on my ultrasounds/tests. My MFM and OB have a very different practice philosophy and bedside manner. I feel like my OBs make me a priority (I hardly have to wait in the office, the OBs personally call back, it feels like they have all the time in the world during our appointments). The MFM's office is insanely busy and I feel a little rushed when I'm there. Also, bedside manner is not necessarily their strong suit. However, they are stellar doctors and I'm so glad they are there to address a serious issue, if needed. 
    TTC in 2009, Dx: Unexplained IF
    Three TI cycles (BFP...miscarriage), five IUI attempts and 2.5 IVF cycles later...BFP!!
    12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
    Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!! 








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