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post #1 of 12
3/12/07 at 7:44pm
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Well I really liked my OB but the woman she left in her place while on vacation for 2 weeks SUCKS. So guess what I did today. . at 39 weeks pregnant I had a falling out with my OB practice (I'm picking up my medical records), called the OB who delivered my 4 year old and got him to take me on. I have an appointment on Thursday.

But, WTF am I suppose to do if I go into labor between now and then?

Please please please hope that Murphy's law does not kick in.
post #2 of 12
3/12/07 at 8:20pm
That completely sucks.

Sorry for the craptastic situation...hoping you hang in there long enough to feel a little more settled.

What happened with your new practice, and why did you leave your old OB?
post #3 of 12
3/12/07 at 8:56pm
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We were living elsewhere in the state when I gave birth to my 4 y.o. Though I really liked him it was a bit of a burden to think about an hour + commute for appointments and such.

The OB today that I saw for the very first time pulled some really crappy bullying scare tactics. Wouldn't listen to what I had to say and seemed puzzled by things that my OB had written in my chart. She walked in with the line "with GD we induce at 39 weeks" something my OB never said. My hugest concern was that if there is that much disparity in an office visit then how on earth could I feel confident that my birth plan would be followed. Major conflict with this woman on lots of things.

Now my fear is that I go into labor tonight (I'm even having discernible contractions for the first time) not only before I've gotten to see my old OB but before I've even gotten my hands on my medical record. . .

I need to chill. The stress of today has really thrown me off.
post #4 of 12
3/12/07 at 11:36pm
Be- that *really* sucks! Hugs mama. I hope you are able to hold off until you have your new OB. If you do go into labor in the mean time, can you go to the hosp and report him as your care provider? Would you rather get the awful back=up OB or just whoever is on call for the hospital? I hate that you even have to make that choice!
post #5 of 12
3/13/07 at 12:14am
Hang in there mama!!! I'll be praying you don't go quite yet!!!
post #6 of 12
3/13/07 at 2:18am
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Well I was afraid that tonight might have been the night and then what would I do. Probably go to the original hospital and just ask for anyone but the doctor I saw today.

Once I have my medical file on hand the decision gets a little sketchy.

I can tell you at this point I'm feeling pretty physically awful. Trying not to worry about my blood pressure.

Realized that I must have had a panic attack in my sleep last night. Did some fear release and a bit of nesting at 2am. Came to the conclusion that the "worse case" would be for me to have a UC at home. And that's not really much of a worse case scenario. Also that if I am able to feel secure and confident enough with myself to smile at that thought of UC then it's pretty silly for me to get twerked up with doubt because of one awful doctor.
post #7 of 12
3/13/07 at 9:43am
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that...especially so late in the pregnancy! My thoughts are with you and : that baby stays put for at least another week!
post #8 of 12
3/13/07 at 6:05pm


Hopefully your little one will wait to come...if not, I am sure your birth will still be a good experience. Remember that you don't HAVE to do anything they tell you to--you have the right to refuse anything you feel is unnecessary.

: for you...
post #9 of 12
3/14/07 at 3:05am
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Thank you everyone. I have to say I'm feeling so much better and grounded and centered and empowered. One day of anxiety was worth this. I have a feeling of the world taking care of me. I look forward to meeting with the OB who delivered DD. If I don't make it to Thursday then I get to decide whether we're up for a UC homebirth or if I should go to a hospital. I have all my medical records in hand, I'm pre-registered at 2 different hospitals and there are others that I'm sure wouldn't turn a laboring woman away

Baby has most definitely dropped. My belly looks so much different and when doing a self exam I can feel something right there. It's a cool feeling.
post #10 of 12
3/14/07 at 4:06pm
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some things must just happen for a reason

After the hideousness of Monday I feel so excellent. So thankful, so lucky. The office for my OB called yesterday (the OB I'm switching too) and I asked what he would prefer for me to do if I were to happen to go into labor before our appointment tomorrow. He called today and we had a wonderful talk. His take is that he (legally) doesn't feel comfortable with me going to the hospital and stating his name as my OB. That until he meets with me and reviews my record he can't feel legally comfortable calling me his "patient". But with that being said. . he's more than happy to attend my birth. And if I were to go into labor tonight he is on call at such-and-such hospital and that I should go there (with my prenatal records in hand) as an unenrolled patient. He would then gladly step up saying that I was a former patient of his and take on my case there.

This is the kind of medical professional that I prefer. . honest, open, and understanding the patient's need to advocate for themselves. He also remembered that I was very much interested in natural childbirth and I'm sure remembers the birth of my DD.
post #11 of 12
3/14/07 at 4:12pm
sounds like is working out well!
post #12 of 12
3/14/07 at 5:43pm
Glad to hear things are working out
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