24 week appt, got to meet doc # 3

[Guest guest]

I would not want a doc that was a newbie either. stick to your guns. Glad

baby is doing well too, that heartbeat sound is the best.

God Bless, Robin

Wife to Pup for 15 years

Mommy to-

and

(twin boys, 8 years) and

Daughter Madison- age 5 1/2

and new Mommy to-

Emerson Roger born

July 28, 2004 at 4:11 am

8lbs 7 oz, 20 1/2 inches long.

[Guest guest]

It started off pretty interesting:the assistant ignored my request NOT

to know what my weight is. Thanks, 'mam. Turns out I've gained about

12 lbs total, not too shabby, esp with all the grazing.

Got to meet the brand new doc, who looked about 23 years old. I was

gentle like a dove & informed her about my unconventiohnal birth plan,

she wasn't entirely thrilled & attempted to dissuade me...mighty

futile. She said that she's only done " minor episiotomies " during the

600 deliveries she's done. Mmmm, I see. She also ---tried--- to rush

me, sorry, I asked each & every one of my ?s.

Bottom line, after having a chat with the very nice scheduling lady,

we agreed that since I have rapport with one wonderful doc in

particular, (that has 22 years of experience), I will ONLY see him for

the entirety of my pg, rather than being shuffled around. OB #1 was

too clinically dispasssionate, & #3 & I are not on the same page,

plus she made me anxious. This 1st timer isn't in the market for more

stress.

Bb is great, he's 4 cm above the navel, right on track, & of course I

was a weepy mess when I tape recorded his heartbeat.

WlsMomma

24 weeks today

[Guest guest]

Good for you for standing up for what you need! Glad to hear that bb is doing

well.

Axelrod

24 week appt, got to meet doc # 3

It started off pretty interesting:the assistant ignored my request NOT

to know what my weight is. Thanks, 'mam. Turns out I've gained about

12 lbs total, not too shabby, esp with all the grazing.

Got to meet the brand new doc, who looked about 23 years old. I was

gentle like a dove & informed her about my unconventiohnal birth plan,

she wasn't entirely thrilled & attempted to dissuade me...mighty

futile. She said that she's only done " minor episiotomies " during the

600 deliveries she's done. Mmmm, I see. She also ---tried--- to rush

me, sorry, I asked each & every one of my ?s.

Bottom line, after having a chat with the very nice scheduling lady,

we agreed that since I have rapport with one wonderful doc in

particular, (that has 22 years of experience), I will ONLY see him for

the entirety of my pg, rather than being shuffled around. OB #1 was

too clinically dispasssionate, & #3 & I are not on the same page,

plus she made me anxious. This 1st timer isn't in the market for more

stress.

Bb is great, he's 4 cm above the navel, right on track, & of course I

was a weepy mess when I tape recorded his heartbeat.

WlsMomma

24 weeks today

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . I felt VERY compelled to advocate for myself.

Didn't want to feel like another number, another piece in their

assembly line.

WlsMomma

> Good for you for standing up for what you need! Glad to hear that

bb is doing well.

> Axelrod

[Guest guest]

Thanks Robin. Sometimes I feel I shouldn't be so assertive, but on

the other hand, I'm scared that if I'm meek, I'll get steamrolled.

WlsMomma

> I would not want a doc that was a newbie either. stick to your

guns. Glad

> baby is doing well too, that heartbeat sound is the best.

>

>

> God Bless, Robin

> Wife to Pup for 15 years

> Mommy to-

> and

> (twin boys, 8 years) and

> Daughter Madison- age 5 1/2

> and new Mommy to-

> Emerson Roger born

> July 28, 2004 at 4:11 am

> 8lbs 7 oz, 20 1/2 inches long.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/31/2004 11:20:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

brideandgroom2001@... writes:

?s on everything from

arranging for blood transfusions from family members, to the time

frame for the iron & GD tests, whether we're allowed Bean-o (lol),what

to do when my saddlebags fall asleep while I'm lying on my sides, etc.

-------------------------

Oh man girl.. you put me to shame!!!

I am impressed at your organization.

For me.. I just wanna know

1) my weight

2) my bp

3) Jonah's heartbeat

4) amniotic fluid level

5) am I dialated?

You are just a few weeks behind me.... how excited are you getting???

I personally am finally getting excited about the baby.... since I am almost

29 weeks...

I love watching my stomach jump... LOL

***************************************************

K in Ft Lauderdale

Noah - 10/14/02 (31 weeker - DX of SID )

Jonah - edd 11/18/04 ( currently High Risk Pg.. not WLS related)

[Guest guest]

congrats WLSmomma...good for you sticking up for yourself and taking your time,

you go girl. congrats on the BB being great...hugs, jenn

aka mom2ben99 (jennilee75@...)

Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

http://www.marykay.com/koopmans

I have all your summer care needs...tanning lotion, sunblock, even sunblock for

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24 week appt, got to meet doc # 3

It started off pretty interesting:the assistant ignored my request NOT

to know what my weight is. Thanks, 'mam. Turns out I've gained about

12 lbs total, not too shabby, esp with all the grazing.

Got to meet the brand new doc, who looked about 23 years old. I was

gentle like a dove & informed her about my unconventiohnal birth plan,

she wasn't entirely thrilled & attempted to dissuade me...mighty

futile. She said that she's only done " minor episiotomies " during the

600 deliveries she's done. Mmmm, I see. She also ---tried--- to rush

me, sorry, I asked each & every one of my ?s.

Bottom line, after having a chat with the very nice scheduling lady,

we agreed that since I have rapport with one wonderful doc in

particular, (that has 22 years of experience), I will ONLY see him for

the entirety of my pg, rather than being shuffled around. OB #1 was

too clinically dispasssionate, & #3 & I are not on the same page,

plus she made me anxious. This 1st timer isn't in the market for more

stress.

Bb is great, he's 4 cm above the navel, right on track, & of course I

was a weepy mess when I tape recorded his heartbeat.

WlsMomma

24 weeks today

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . I compile my list my ?s, keep them in my purse &

then transfer them to my little pg notebook. ?s on everything from

arranging for blood transfusions from family members, to the time

frame for the iron & GD tests, whether we're allowed Bean-o (lol),what

to do when my saddlebags fall asleep while I'm lying on my sides, etc.

Plus, my " real " doc had asked me to report who my bb's pediatrician is

gonna be. So all this stuff takes time, so I made sure it was all

taken care of. Maybe this new doc has pressure to move the patients

along, but nothing's more important than the little patient in my belly;-)

WlsMomma

> congrats WLSmomma...good for you sticking up for yourself and taking

your time, you go girl. congrats on the BB being great...hugs, jenn

>

> aka mom2ben99 (jennilee75@c...)

> Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

> http://www.marykay.com/koopmans

>

> I have all your summer care needs...tanning lotion, sunblock, even

sunblock for your lips, get yours today!