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My Due Date: July 3, 2015I have given birth!
Age: 40 years old
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24 Week Prenatal Appointment
By itsbeans » Posted Mar. 17, 2015 11:32am - 278 views - 2 comments
Had a Dr's appointment this morning. It was with the only Doctor in the practice I can't stand, of course.
I understand I'm fat, you really don't need to make a big deal about it EVERY time I see you! I haven't gained ANY weight so far, well I did briefly but just as quickly it disappeared, so you don't need to remind me every time I see you that I shouldn't gain any weight. I'm aware.
She's the only doctor that has trouble finding the baby's heartbeat every time. It takes her forever to find it with the doppler, and I understand I'm large but none of the other 2 doctors have this problem. She also always acts like she's in a hurry, my regular Dr. never acts that way even though I know she's busy. I just hate this one but sometimes there's not a way to avoid seeing her. I went to schedule the 28 week appointment and the receptionist informed me that Dr. R AND Dr. P would be available that day and I asked specifically to see Dr. R. I have probably the earliest appointment of the day, which is not my cup of tea because I hate driving in traffic but whatever, so long as it's not Dr. P.
Baby is doing fine, heart rate was 150 today. Last week at our ultrasound she was measuring in the 89th percentile and apparently measured a full week ahead but no one seemed concerned about it. I doubt Dr. P even looked at it. She sees me and I feel like she's thinking "Great, the whale is here" because that's all she talks about is my weight. I know it's not even close to ideal, I don't live in a bubble, and I did try to lose weight before this pregnancy, I lost 50lbs for goodness sake! (I did gain back 20 of that before we conceived but I was still trying!) She's the only one that makes me feel that way in the practice. Dr. R is my regular doctor, like my regular gynecologist, I love her and that's why I chose to stay in the practice but this Dr. P drives me nuts.
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24 Week Prenatal Appointment
By itsbeans » Posted Mar. 17, 2015 11:32am - 278 views - 2 comments
Had a Dr's appointment this morning. It was with the only Doctor in the practice I can't stand, of course.
I understand I'm fat, you really don't need to make a big deal about it EVERY time I see you! I haven't gained ANY weight so far, well I did briefly but just as quickly it disappeared, so you don't need to remind me every time I see you that I shouldn't gain any weight. I'm aware.
She's the only doctor that has trouble finding the baby's heartbeat every time. It takes her forever to find it with the doppler, and I understand I'm large but none of the other 2 doctors have this problem. She also always acts like she's in a hurry, my regular Dr. never acts that way even though I know she's busy. I just hate this one but sometimes there's not a way to avoid seeing her. I went to schedule the 28 week appointment and the receptionist informed me that Dr. R AND Dr. P would be available that day and I asked specifically to see Dr. R. I have probably the earliest appointment of the day, which is not my cup of tea because I hate driving in traffic but whatever, so long as it's not Dr. P.
Baby is doing fine, heart rate was 150 today. Last week at our ultrasound she was measuring in the 89th percentile and apparently measured a full week ahead but no one seemed concerned about it. I doubt Dr. P even looked at it. She sees me and I feel like she's thinking "Great, the whale is here" because that's all she talks about is my weight. I know it's not even close to ideal, I don't live in a bubble, and I did try to lose weight before this pregnancy, I lost 50lbs for goodness sake! (I did gain back 20 of that before we conceived but I was still trying!) She's the only one that makes me feel that way in the practice. Dr. R is my regular doctor, like my regular gynecologist, I love her and that's why I chose to stay in the practice but this Dr. P drives me nuts.
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 | Comment from itsbeans » Posted Mar. 17, 2015 2:39pm I'm not a particularly outspoken person, there are 2 other doctors in that office and 3 more in the main office, none of which have ever been like this with me. I have been watching my sugar, and I have another 3 hour glucose test in 3 weeks. I haven't seen any alarming numbers but then, I don't eat very many carbs because I have been trying to follow the GD diet rules just in case. Baby was in the 69th percentile in the u/s we had 2 weeks before this last one, the u/s tech did not seem at all concerned, and even "Dr. You're a Fatty" didn't mention it. I see Dr. R next time and I am trying my best to avoid that other woman for the rest of the pregnancy but I doubt it's 100% possible! Thanks Stickybean! I'm trying to enjoy myself =) |
 | Comment from stickybean1976 » Posted Mar. 17, 2015 12:17pm This sucks. Are you an outspoken person. I would give it to her "bitch" or at least put a complaint in writing about everything and how she makes you feel. This is just not on and she needs to be made awear of this. Tones of larger woman have healthy babies, so don't let her make you feel this way or take away your joyess experience. I hate this woman & I don't even no her !!! Lol. Babies do change is their size quite a bit and u/s's can be give or take a few days. Just keep an eye on those sugar levels that bubs doesn't blow up. I know already your've been watching and had the tests done for GD so sounds like all is good. I would definitely say something about this doctor. If they know how you feel and how she makes you feel surly they'll do something about it. Xxx chin up & enjoy |
