Wednesday, May 15, 2013

My First OB/GYN Experience.......

Hello Everyone!!
Well Tuesday, I had my first OB/GYN experience. When I normally go for my annual, I just see a nurse (we will call her "Nurse A"). Nurse A is amazing! we talk in her office every visit to catch up on anything I am experiencing, how I am with birth control, etc. Then we do my exam. She is so personable, I have recommended her to all my co-workers at work. Tuesday, I was really nervous.My Fiance was at his first appointment, so I wanted him to feel comfortable.  First, the doctor I was scheduled to see had not arrived, so I was told I would be meeting with someone else. I was ok with that because there are four doctors in the practice I will have to meet because one of them will be on call to deliver my baby. So, a nurse checks my vitals (blood pressure, weight, urine.). Everything was better than my last visit, so I knew vegan was the right choice for me. Any who, we wait for the doctor (whom we will call "Doctor BW"). Doctor BW is an African American with impeccable credentials. She enters the room and introduces herself. Below are the events lol:

Doctor BW: Are you here for a physical exam?

Me: No. I was given a drap because I had a dress on.

Doctor BW: Oh I was going to say, I was a little confused. Ok, lay back and lets listen to the heart.

Static noise......................................................................heart beat-heat beat (only 2 beats).

Doctor BW: Sounds good........ok have a good afternoon.

Me: Well I have a few questions.....

Doctor BW: ok?

Me: Is Soy Milk Ok, I heard some bad things online?

Doctor BW: (scuffss) Yes it is fine.

Me: Can I eat peanut butter, someone told it was bad for me?

Doctor BW: No, (scuffs) you can eat it.

My handsome Fiance: Can she run in her work out? (my fiance is a strength and condition coach)

Doctor BW: Did you run before you were pregnant?

Both: Yes!

Doctor BW: (surprise, and disbelief  face). Well, that means you can run, but let me remind you, that you can not start a new regime now that you are pregnant.

*Please note, that I run and work out on a daily basis, before I was pregnant. Ask anyone who knows me*

Me: Ok I guess that is it.

Doctor BW: ok, take this paper to the front. (door closes).

Talk about rude! I understand that you may have delivered a 100 babies, but this is my first so so some interest. She never asked me what my birthing plan was, how I was feeling. When I told her I have been getting headaches, she just replied with "ok." What kind of doctor doesn't want to get to know her patients. I have full coverage health insurance, I am at all my appointment on time, what is the deal. After venting to my older sisters, I was encouraged to contact the office manager and just request not to have her AT ALL. When I asked for the office manager, she was unavailable, so I left a pleasant message stating: Hello, my name Is Sabrina and I am a patient. I would really appreciate if you could call me at you earliest convenience. My number is ########. Again, my number is ####. I look forward too hearing from you. Thank you :-)

I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A CALL!! So I have made the executive decsion, with my fiance's green light, to find another medical office. SO if anyone knows any great OB/GYN in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake area please let me know!  I would prefer there to be only 2 doctors in the practice and possibly a midwife.

Please let me know your horror stories.

Talk to you soon :-)
Sabrina

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