XP: Feeling hesitant about making OB appt (PGAL related too)

BzeetyD · July 2013

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I'm 7w2d today and under the care of 2 REs right now. CC.RM in Colorado (they're in charge) and our local clinic, who's treating me as a satellite patient. I got some paperwork about a week and a half ago from CO encouraging me to contact my OB's office and get the ball rolling there so they can share info and these early ultrasounds etc...

I'll be monitored (satellite style for CCR.M) through 1st tri, so they'll be in on everything, even when I switch from local RE to local OB.

Background: My OB's clinic will be freakin' over the moon when I call to see them (they saw me through 3 of our 4 losses) for this pregnancy and I've been assured by my OB, NP and nurses that I'll get extra attention and care whenever it happens. They all know me by name and treat me so well. I love them all and am looking forward to being their patient.

But I can't bring myself to call yet. I don't want to "cry wolf" with this PG. Gosh that seems so terrible. I want to believe in this bean so badly, but I feel jaded. Fudge losses and fudge IF! I get butterflies in my stomach when I think about calling.

I'll feel better and really need to get my self in gear after our ultrasound next week (7/11) - perhaps I can wait until that day, Thursday, to call if our appt goes well.

I realize it's kind of a PAIF/PGAL thing, so I'll XP this.

Did you guys have this issue? How did you handle it?

PurpleIris30 · July 2013

I was surprised at how far out my OB office was booked for the initial appointment. I'm not sure if this is the same at your practice, but I'd at least call soon to get an appointment on the books, so you don't have a long wait time.

All of these steps are hard and make me worry, so I get that, but I have to remind myself that simply making an appointment will not impact the outcome.

luvboston · July 2013

I love my OB's office and feel most comfortable there, everyone knows my name how many m/c's I have had and have been cheering me on for three years. However I went for my beta's because I had a standing order and didn't call to tell them because I just wanted to keep it to myself for a day before the whole rollercoaster started. I understand where you are coming from but would call now because they could book out far and you want to get the best care. You are with the absolutely best RE's in the country at CCRM and if they are telling you to call the OB then do it. You had a great u/s the other day and as far as I know no bleeding so there is no reason to not call you have never had a good u/s.

BzeetyD · July 2013

PurpleIris30:
I was surprised at how far out my OB office was booked for the initial appointment. I'm not sure if this is the same at your practice, but I'd at least call soon to get an appointment on the books, so you don't have a long wait time.
All of these steps are hard and make me worry, so I get that, but I have to remind myself that simply making an appointment will not impact the outcome.

Thanks. I know this, in my heart, and I need to live it in my life. You're right & thanks.

BzeetyD · July 2013

luvboston:
I love my OB's office and feel most comfortable there, everyone knows my name how many m/c's I have had and have been cheering me on for three years. However I went for my beta's because I had a standing order and didn't call to tell them because I just wanted to keep it to myself for a day before the whole rollercoaster started. I understand where you are coming from but would call now because they could book out far and you want to get the best care. You are with the absolutely best RE's in the country at CCRM and if they are telling you to call the OB then do it. You had a great u/s the other day and as far as I know no bleeding so there is no reason to not call you have never had a good u/s.

Yes, they could and that's the part the kept pulling me to call. I think I can gather the nerve to call tomorrow and get the ball rolling. Thanks LuvB, I know you get it and I knew you ladies would be helpful.

BootsOrHearts · July 2013

I feel that way about just about everything baby related. I don't want to call and make a prenatal massage appointment because what if I later have to call and cancel it? Dumb right? I'm hoping after my loss date I'll feel safer. You're certainly not alone.

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