My OB/GYN was recommended by someone I trust, although that person did tell me that she does not know him that well, but have have heard only good things about him.
I did not really like the doc from the beginning. I also really don't like the hospital where he delivers. However, I kept saying to myself that I was not sure myself what would make me like the doc as they are all more or less alike in their approach. The 2 main reasons why I decided to stick with him were:
1) he promises to come for delivery himself 100% of the time, unless he is out of town.
2) it was kind of hard for me to find another doctor although it was not impossible. I just did not look hard enough.
So, I closed my eyes on the fact that I did not really feel that comfortable with him and that I do not really like the hospital where my baby was supposed to be born.
I had my almost 36 week appointment yesterday (due Feb 15- Feb 20). I told him about a couple of things I considered including in my birth plan, and he was not very cooperative there (but I swallowed that too). But, now comes the most interesting part...just before leaving I jokingly asked him if he is planning on being out of town during my due date. He told me that yes, in fact he is going on vacation on Feb 10th and coming back on Feb 20th!!! When I asked who will deliver the baby in his absence, he told me just to go to that hospital (that I don't like) and whoever will be working that day will deliver. Or, he said, if you want me to deliver the baby, I can induce you before I leave. I was in shock and still am!
And here I am ...without a doc and now stuck with the hospital that I hate. How is that for the news at 36 weeks?
Of course, the most important thing that everything is fine with me and the baby, but...don't we all want everything to be perfect?
I did not really like the doc from the beginning. I also really don't like the hospital where he delivers. However, I kept saying to myself that I was not sure myself what would make me like the doc as they are all more or less alike in their approach. The 2 main reasons why I decided to stick with him were:
1) he promises to come for delivery himself 100% of the time, unless he is out of town.
2) it was kind of hard for me to find another doctor although it was not impossible. I just did not look hard enough.
So, I closed my eyes on the fact that I did not really feel that comfortable with him and that I do not really like the hospital where my baby was supposed to be born.
I had my almost 36 week appointment yesterday (due Feb 15- Feb 20). I told him about a couple of things I considered including in my birth plan, and he was not very cooperative there (but I swallowed that too). But, now comes the most interesting part...just before leaving I jokingly asked him if he is planning on being out of town during my due date. He told me that yes, in fact he is going on vacation on Feb 10th and coming back on Feb 20th!!! When I asked who will deliver the baby in his absence, he told me just to go to that hospital (that I don't like) and whoever will be working that day will deliver. Or, he said, if you want me to deliver the baby, I can induce you before I leave. I was in shock and still am!
And here I am ...without a doc and now stuck with the hospital that I hate. How is that for the news at 36 weeks?
Of course, the most important thing that everything is fine with me and the baby, but...don't we all want everything to be perfect?
