tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post8780959177970164415..comments2008-09-16T05:46:56.291-04:00Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844806977351587056noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-77499785511776324532008-09-16T01:46:00.000-04:002008-09-16T01:46:00.000-04:00

I'm not sure if I missed it while scanning through the newer posts...BUT have you found a new OB???<BR/><BR/>I am a childbirth educator and I just wanted to encourage you that it is never too late to change doctors. You deserve to be comfortable and treated with respect. In fact, you (and your insurance company) are PAYING that doctor for services rendered...so go get your moneys worth on

Raenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163159515925486282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-87264760585218336822008-07-30T14:18:00.000-04:002008-07-30T14:18:00.000-04:00

Sorry to hear you had such a crappy first (and last) appointment with your OB. While it is true that OB's are very busy and have a lot to attend to there's no reason they can't have a great "bedside manner" and be attentive and answer questions, especially when it is your first pregnancy. My OB, and his staff, has been fabulous both during the 5 years I've seen him before I got pregnant and

Senora Roocellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15855730133536142524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-8349629955257989562008-07-24T16:43:00.000-04:002008-07-24T16:43:00.000-04:00

Oh Jen, I am sorry the OB appointment was so shiteous. If we didn't live in different states I would wonder if we had the same doctor! <BR/><BR/>P.S. Meat is making me hurl as well! Hang in there carb girl!

Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133021439481064831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-84606105828871151482008-07-23T06:58:00.000-04:002008-07-23T06:58:00.000-04:00

Jen find another OB and Quickly! You deserved to be coddled by your OB as much as your RE! I had a woman OB who continued to see me weekly to biweekly for 5 months because of all i had been through(two miscarriages and 1 yr of infertility treatments). WHat a jerk for making you feel bad about a wonderful time that should be all about the wonderful progress and keeping that muffin baking and

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-64000317285768880162008-07-23T04:35:00.000-04:002008-07-23T04:35:00.000-04:00

you deserve an OB who has the courtesy to do shit like ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS and TREAT YOU LIKE AN ADULT.<BR/><BR/>remember that they have a lot of people in their office to pay -- book keepers, nurses, techs, and so on -- yet they are the only ones actually earning the money, so they need to keep to a tight schedule to earn the money to pay those people. so please forgive them if the realities

RainbowWhttp://www.myprivatespace.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-6054103217317604582008-07-22T23:07:00.000-04:002008-07-22T23:07:00.000-04:00

What a horrible experience!<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen my OB yet. FOr appt #1 (10 weeks, I saw an NP) and I will see another NP for appt #2 (14 weeks) tomorrow. I will not see my actual OB until about 17 weeks. I guess at that point, I'll try to see if I like her (she did a Pap smear on me back in 2006, and that's all I know of her.) It did disturb me that all of my prenatal visits (already

sarah23http://www.blogger.com/profile/05898197158558142894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-24960460717431111762008-07-22T12:01:00.000-04:002008-07-22T12:01:00.000-04:00

Oh drat about the OB!<BR/>I have learned just because they can do a pap, doesn't mean they are worth a dime. <BR/>I hope you find someone better soon... really soon.<BR/><BR/>I love mashed potatoes, they are so rocking my boat right now. So are smoothies and Grand's buttermilk biscuits. OMG I could live on those biscuits with strawberry jelly. Yum!<BR/><BR/>*hugs*

Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16914742489846963185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-91851199447040538862008-07-22T10:06:00.001-04:002008-07-22T10:06:00.001-04:00

I TOTALLY feel your pain. When I went from the RE to my OB, it was like day and night. I was used to internal u/s and special attention with the RE's office. Now the OB treats me like any other pg woman! I did get to go for my BIG u/s 2 weeks earlier than what my OB normally sends women for, and I did get to have a perinatologist do it, but that's about all the special treatment I've received

Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12565449946528819693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-10242911096432472032008-07-22T10:06:00.000-04:002008-07-22T10:06:00.000-04:00

I TOTALLY feel your pain. When I went from the RE to my OB, it was like day and night. I was used to internal u/s and special attention with the RE's office. Now the OB treats me like any other pg woman! I did get to go for my BIG u/s 2 weeks earlier than what my OB normally sends women for, and I did get to have a perinatologist do it, but that's about all the special treatment I've received

Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12565449946528819693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-7584520513253078602008-07-21T19:26:00.000-04:002008-07-21T19:26:00.000-04:00

I'm so sorry! I hope you are able to find someone who is willing to talk to you more and truly treat you the way you should be and not just as another pregnant woman coming in.

Carrie27http://www.blogger.com/profile/01067539967893759094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-83762724120529048632008-07-21T15:45:00.000-04:002008-07-21T15:45:00.000-04:00

gah! give that bastard the heave ho. i always thought he was nice. will keep his asshole-ness in mind if ever searching for a new dr. good luck finding somone else.

Tiffaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800505119230097409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-39425721457290805972008-07-21T15:17:00.000-04:002008-07-21T15:17:00.000-04:00

I'm sorry your OB appt. wasn't all you had hoped for, but yay for morning sickness? I know it always made me feel "good" during my pregnancy after multiple losses... Yay-er for ultrasounds and getting to see Cupcake, though! Speaking of cupcakes, how was that place in Hudson? I live right down the road but have never been there... do I need to make plans to try it? A Cassada cupcake sounds

Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01529525980216643857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-68415472540612349602008-07-21T14:25:00.000-04:002008-07-21T14:25:00.000-04:00

Jen -<BR/><BR/>I don't know what you have available to you in the area, but I would definitely recommend seeing a midwife. When I got pregnant after three IVFs I picked a practice that had both midwives and doctors. Throughout my whole pregnancy I only had to see a Dr. once (who was late, abrupt and didn't tell me much) for a prescription for my gestational diabetes. The midwives were

Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16454515801817880703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-42605737763306315762008-07-21T14:09:00.000-04:002008-07-21T14:09:00.000-04:00

WHAT THE F***???? You know, I work at a hospital and if one of our doctors had acted that way with a patient, he just might be looking for a new job! I hate MDs that are like that, but ESPECIALLY the ones that have to get all up in your lady business. Nasty/mean/obnoxious OBs and GYNs are the worst. Like, it's not bad enough that you are elbow deep in my vagina, but you have to give me

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-56443380914604093482008-07-21T13:28:00.000-04:002008-07-21T13:28:00.000-04:00

Gah that sucks! Having a good relationship is so important. Definitely leave if you're not feeling that support.

Lollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-8875086194594049402008-07-21T12:39:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:39:00.000-04:00

I think I'm in love with the nurse at my RE's office. I think that type of medicine just breeds a more thoughtful Dr. Regular OBGYN's often just get into it because they like doing surgeries and didn't want to take the time to do a full surgical residency.<BR/>(okay, that comment was a little spiteful, I know).<BR/>Anywho, good luck finding a new dr.!

courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18385661140646985549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-31543526774805995142008-07-21T12:09:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:09:00.000-04:00

One appointment with an OB was enough to send me running for a midwife. Yep. We haven't regretted it for a moment, and we're 30w1d today (after 4.5 years of IF). Homebirth may not be for everyone, but knowing that my healthcare provider actually CARES about me and my progress does wonders.

Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184336446625845831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-77918046363344553182008-07-21T10:33:00.000-04:002008-07-21T10:33:00.000-04:00

I'm sorry you had a horrible experience at the OB. I hope you find a new one where you can have a better experience.

Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03043687814722292992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-66439369129730569672008-07-21T09:57:00.000-04:002008-07-21T09:57:00.000-04:00

What a sucky OB! Am sorry that it turned out like that hon, you deserve to have someone who treats you well and understands how you are feeling about all of this. Damn, at least someone who cares enough to be nice!

Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475383139764141252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-84146919096679213072008-07-21T09:50:00.000-04:002008-07-21T09:50:00.000-04:00

I'm so sorry that your OB didn't give you the warm fuzzies, especially after your slight reluctance to go back to him in the first place.<BR/><BR/>I'll cross my fingers that you are able to find an OB who is much closer both in terms of travel, and in terms of caring.

Mrs. Higrenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05716402229360715867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-64920784999030755842008-07-21T09:47:00.000-04:002008-07-21T09:47:00.000-04:00

Um, get thee to a new OB, pronto. I can't believe then even tried the doppler on you - were they trying to freak you out? That behavior was completely unacceptable. You should change doctors, and then call/send a letter explaining why you've moved.<BR/><BR/>Glad you had a nice strong heartbeat, that's awesome!

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-57077446090534983732008-07-21T08:20:00.000-04:002008-07-21T08:20:00.000-04:00

I think I would have used the probe on him. Just to make sure he had a heart. What an ASS! <BR/><BR/>Bad day or not the attitude needed to go. <BR/><BR/>Hope you find a new OB fast.

J. Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663650904479718348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-67119469379087697932008-07-21T01:16:00.000-04:002008-07-21T01:16:00.000-04:00

I'm sorry you had such a disappointing experience with your OB. I'm glad you're looking for someone new, and I hope you start feeling better (but not too much better, you earned that morning sickness!) soon.

JenMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065510269560534764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-655535968022888302008-07-20T21:25:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:25:00.000-04:00

I'm really sorry you had such a rotten appointment! Because you had a good five years with him previously, I'd let him know about your issues after you switch or even now. It could really be helpful, and I think he'll value your opinion given you've been with him for so long. I can think of a few reasons he might have been that way--1) simple off day; 2) sounds like there were some crossed wires

L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012874364178693867.post-33007888833995086112008-07-20T18:58:00.000-04:002008-07-20T18:58:00.000-04:00

What a dick! Definitely change. Infertile or not...who would want to see someone like that???<BR/> I actually have my first 'can't get pregnant' appointment coming up next week with my GYN and I'm terrified of being blown off (which would be fine I guess because I'd just haul off to make an RE appointment...)

Murgdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740095971968567222noreply@blogger.com