I went to a OB for the first time at 26 weeks approx. I didn't want to go, but I had to get some medical forms filled out and a proof of pregnancy just woulnd't cut it.....
So- I arrive late to the appt b/c my sitter was late. The nurse lectured me right from the get go- geesh. One urine sample later- I arrive at the room and let the nurse know I don't want a bunch of tests done- my first mistake
- I can tell this is the kinda of place that would do that to me... THEN I see a bunch of tools for a PAP
. I thought I would see the dr and maybe get a doppler reading, but nooooo..... I need to strip down to my bday suit. And admittedly it had been a while since my last, so I was due, but man that really blew my mind. When I questioned the nurse she said all new OB pt's get one.... (In my head I need that form filled out so I stick it out)
The Dr then comes in all huffed up and says- "So I hear you don't want any testing done" And I said " I don't want things like an US and a few other things".... I told him this was my third pregnancy - which his reply is " So that makes you an expert?"
I should have said yes it does, of my body it does indeed- but my mind was still reeling so I said no- but man I was blowing up in my mind. He proceeds to inform my the US are necessary and useful tools- which he requires
The appt only goes down hill from there- he doesn't tell me he is going to feel me up before he begins my breast exam- tells my the speculum is chilled and that is the entire amount of his warning. Then they tell me that i need a crap load of blood testing done. I am ushered to the lab where they take 5 vials of blood from me and send me on my way. Oh and they want to come back to make an appt with this woman to set up the US. I am like "You're going to make me pay a sitter to come to an appt to make an appt????" The nurse just shrugs her shoulders. Oh and now I have to come every two weeks because I am so later to start care.
Oh and BTW, baby was head down, perfect heart tones, minimal weight gain on my part, measuring 25 cm- which is closer to my estimation of delivery than LMP, and my B/P was 102/66.
I went in there thinking I would talk to a doctor who would ask me how I was feeling, what I am eating, doing for exercise, and why I am there. Instead I end up naked with my feet in stirrups, shaking my head and staring at the wall simply dumbfounded that I am in this situation. I have never been treated so horribly by any medical professional EVER. I am not going back to this doctor obviously. If not for needing the medical form filled out I would never have experienced such rude and abominable behavior. If my mind wasn't set before it is surely set now. I cannot believe I let this happen to myself.
On the up side- I found a mw who I is willing to come and see me after I have the baby and take care of any stitching if needed as well as the newborn exam. ( This after asking one mw the same thing- which she replied " NO no no , I absolutely do not support UC. I am baffled at the scope of people out there. Thank goodness I was prepared for these scenarios, otherwise I would have lost all faith in humanity. Needless to say I am very disappointed at how the appt went, but am looking forward to seeing the LO on the US- and then when I see baby is perfect- I will have no qualms about proceeding whatsoever with UP And UC. Thanks for reading if you made it to the end.
So- I arrive late to the appt b/c my sitter was late. The nurse lectured me right from the get go- geesh. One urine sample later- I arrive at the room and let the nurse know I don't want a bunch of tests done- my first mistake
- I can tell this is the kinda of place that would do that to me... THEN I see a bunch of tools for a PAP. I thought I would see the dr and maybe get a doppler reading, but nooooo..... I need to strip down to my bday suit. And admittedly it had been a while since my last, so I was due, but man that really blew my mind. When I questioned the nurse she said all new OB pt's get one.... (In my head I need that form filled out so I stick it out)The Dr then comes in all huffed up and says- "So I hear you don't want any testing done" And I said " I don't want things like an US and a few other things".... I told him this was my third pregnancy - which his reply is " So that makes you an expert?"
I should have said yes it does, of my body it does indeed- but my mind was still reeling so I said no- but man I was blowing up in my mind. He proceeds to inform my the US are necessary and useful tools- which he requires
The appt only goes down hill from there- he doesn't tell me he is going to feel me up before he begins my breast exam- tells my the speculum is chilled and that is the entire amount of his warning. Then they tell me that i need a crap load of blood testing done. I am ushered to the lab where they take 5 vials of blood from me and send me on my way. Oh and they want to come back to make an appt with this woman to set up the US. I am like "You're going to make me pay a sitter to come to an appt to make an appt????" The nurse just shrugs her shoulders. Oh and now I have to come every two weeks because I am so later to start care.
Oh and BTW, baby was head down, perfect heart tones, minimal weight gain on my part, measuring 25 cm- which is closer to my estimation of delivery than LMP, and my B/P was 102/66.
I went in there thinking I would talk to a doctor who would ask me how I was feeling, what I am eating, doing for exercise, and why I am there. Instead I end up naked with my feet in stirrups, shaking my head and staring at the wall simply dumbfounded that I am in this situation. I have never been treated so horribly by any medical professional EVER. I am not going back to this doctor obviously. If not for needing the medical form filled out I would never have experienced such rude and abominable behavior. If my mind wasn't set before it is surely set now. I cannot believe I let this happen to myself.
On the up side- I found a mw who I is willing to come and see me after I have the baby and take care of any stitching if needed as well as the newborn exam. ( This after asking one mw the same thing- which she replied " NO no no , I absolutely do not support UC. I am baffled at the scope of people out there. Thank goodness I was prepared for these scenarios, otherwise I would have lost all faith in humanity. Needless to say I am very disappointed at how the appt went, but am looking forward to seeing the LO on the US- and then when I see baby is perfect- I will have no qualms about proceeding whatsoever with UP And UC. Thanks for reading if you made it to the end.
s and let me just say I had a u/s and was happy to see it was a boy and he was healthy. Good luck!
Glad you got through it ok!
. They called three times yesterday and I just don't want to deal with them. I know they will want to induce, test, and generally be a pain in my rear.
and the were shocked when i refused the doppler. Not agressive or rude like your Drs office but Surprising none the less. Just push um through the system and get on with the next specimin. I can't believe I put up with that kind of treatment (and worse with previous drs) for two pregnancies. Horrifying. Sorry they were so awful! 
