Turned away at ultrasound

[stanswife]

I'm so bummed. I was supposed to have an u/s today to verify dates, but they wouldn't see me because I had my son with me. My plan was to have him sit in the stroller for the whole two minute exam, but they wouldn't budge. My husband had a meeting so couldn't come today, but what about the single mammas. What are they to do?

The receptionist did offer to watch DS while I was in there, but he would never have stayed with her and I would never have left him with someone I've just met. I was furious. The obnoxious technician kept pointing to the sign that said no children in the exam room, but it would have been nice to have that mentioned before I schlep all the way there. I'd been looking forward to this for two weeks.

[ComfyCozy]

boo hiss. That practice wouldn't have my business.

[The4OfUs]

I'm crashing your DDC from new posts...

WHAAAAT??

That's a really crappy policy. I took my then 2-yo son to every single appointment I had while pregnant with DD, ultrasounds included.

I'm so sorry this happened, how aggravating.

[Dee-Groovy]

A kid-unfriendly OB office, for real???

Gosh I'm sorry - I know what it's like to look forward to an u/s & you must be really disappointed. Like pp said, maybe you should look for another care provider.

[*Lindsey*]

That totally stinks! I'm sorry...what a bummer.

[yogamama74]

Ugh, how unfriendly and rude. What's the big deal having a child in the room for a short scan? Sorry you had this disappointment.

[stanswife]

I should have said earlier that I'm actually seen by an OB an hour away, but scheduled this u/s at a nearby (major) hospital/women's center just because it was more convenient. I've since rescheduled at the lab my OB usually uses, but now I have to wait another week. :

[scheelimama]

Ugh! That really stinks. I'm sorry. The military clinics have signs up that say to not bring children to your appt. or to siblings appt's, but I do anyway. I've never had anyone question me. I have had a dr. suggest that I don't bring the children to the next appt., but they don't turn me away. That's rediculous!

[Momma Aimee]

i wouldl compalin tot eh manager -- medical director or what ever and to my refering doc or MW and I would take my business elswhere.

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[renaissanceed]

That seems quite unreasonable to me. I'm sorry that this happened to you. They should at least let you know ahead of time if there are any restrictions like this.

[Miny20]

THat's horrible! My 3 year old was with me when we had u/s. The doctor was so nice. The nurse lifted her up so she could see. The doctor printer her own picture to put in her purse.

[FillingMyQuiver]

When I was pg w/ DD, my OB's office had a similar policy. I think it was something like, "no children in u/s room under 6yo unless supervised by another adult". I always had DH w/ me, or my MIL would meet us and take DS, but I always wondered what single mamas did??

While I can understand their apprehension, I think a toddler in a stroller is far less dangerous to their equipment than some 6yos that have a hard time w/ impulse control.

[Ackray]

That's rediculous. I'd be totally pissed.

At the very least, they should have let you and your DC in, and told you to make other arrangements for next time.

[GinaRae]

Any OB practice that is anti-children would not get my money. That's so sad, I am so sorry you had to deal with that! What a let-down!

[sorteep]

wow, that is ridiculous... I could maybe see it if it was another type of doc but an OB whaaaaat??

[chubbycheeks]

I'm so sorry! DS came to all my appts last time too, even the US. He sat fine in the chair next to me. The OB even let him turn on the machine, lol.

[stanswife]

Originally Posted by Ackray

That's rediculous. I'd be totally pissed.

At the very least, they should have let you and your DC in, and told you to make other arrangements for next time.

This is what I was thinking, too. She was just one of those...a rule is a rule. Thanks for the support. It's good to know I wasn't overreacting.

[canadiannancy]

That sucks! I don't have anyone to watch the girls, so if DH wasn't off work for an appointment I would have to bring them..I would be mad...and right now a week can feel like forever!