Would you be upset?

[TaChapm]

Last Thursday I went in and had my progesterone tested again. The doctors office said that if they didn't call then everything was normal. Today I called to get them to call my progesterone supplaments into a new pharmacy. Later they called me back and said that they had pulled my labs and that my levels were still way below where they wanted them to be so they were going to double my meds. This is 5 days later! I was so shocked that I couldn't think to say anything at the time but now I am mad. I have still been bleeding some and cramping really bad. Those days on the increased meds could be the difference in my having a MC or not. I have an appointment for an US and new OB visit with the nurse tomorrow and I think I need to say something. I don't know what I will do if the results from tomorrow are bad. I think these nurses are to blame. What doctor gets lab results in and files them away without looking at them especially if they are off. I love my OB but this is the second time they haven't called me back with my labs. Should I swich doctors because the nurses are incompitent or just stick it out until we make it though these next few weeks? Are the pregnancy hormones causing me to overreact or would you be upset as well?
Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02

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[Saartje]

I'd be upset, especially since they told you if it wasn't all right, they'd call.

Happy birthday to Jackson, a day early!

[octmom]

I would definitely be upset and I would say something to the OB. Your hormones are not causing you to overreact. This is important stuff!

Happy early birthday Jackson!

Jerilyn
DS, Sean 10/03

"Baby makes days shorter, nights longer, home happier, and love stronger."

[trumansmom]

Yes I'd be upset, and yes, I'd change doctors.

I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/29/01 and Eleanor 4/14/04

[NEVE and TRISTAN]

I would be livid but am convinced that my last mc was because the nurse wouldn't get the DR on he phone for me to request a progesterone level...I do know the day I found out I mc was her last day!!!!

IF you like your DR my advice would be to jsut stay on their butt for your lab results...i don't like the "if they are abnormal we will call"...I want to know my result...so I would make it clear tomorrow to them that they should expect that from you from now on...

Keep us posted...big hugs
Neve and Tristan born Feb 25, 2003
* EDD 3/19/05 IT'S A GIRL
* DOSSIER IN THE HANDS OF TRANSLATOR

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[jk3]

I would be extremely upset. If you love your OB, I wouldn't switch but I would keep on top of things. When I was pregnant, I know I annoyed the doctors + nurses but this didn't bother me. I figured a) I cared the most about this situation even if I hoped they cared too + b) there were people who called/checked in much more than I.

I hope everything goes well at your visit. At the very least, definitely relay your concerns.

Happy Birthday Jackson!

Jenn
DS 6/03

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[candybomiller]

I would be mad as hell. Make sure everyone knows that you're mad. Switch doctors if you aren't pleased with the doc, otherwise, do whatever you can to get the nurse fired! There's no excuse for incompetence. After I mc'd, my ob's nurse was fired, and I know that I was part of the reason why. I feel no guilt, in fact I'm happy that no other woman will have to go through what I did.

[brigmaman]

Upset is an understatement. If you love your OB then I'd do as Neve suggests and just be extremely vigilant when it comes to things like this. I made the mistake of not doing so and ended up having to have emergency surgery.
You are not overreacting- it's important to advocate for yourself!
BTW- Happy Birthday to Jackson!!

[Tondi G]

I would be furious! I would definetly have a discussion with your OB about what you expect from them.... especially calling you with results that could make a difference in whether or not your baby makes it through the 1st trimester!!!!! You are NOT overreacting!

If you like your OB and want to stay then stand up for yourself and be heard! If you are not happy with your OB then I would start looking for a new one and when you do make the switch be perfectly honest why!

I love my OB and the staff in her office..... just this last appointment I got there late and someone else walked in after me but they took her back first. I didn't think anything of it cause if she was on time she should be seen... IMHO! Anyways they took me abck next and when my OB came into the room she thoroughly appologized that they had forgetten me somehow..... it honestly wasn't a long time but it felt good that she acknowledged their mistake! Things like that are the reason I stayed with my OB when she moved farther away from me... she is just a good doctor and surounds herself with good people/nurses etc!

Good Luck.... hope all is well and that the increase in Prog helps you out! HUGS

~Tondi
MOmmy to Mason 7/8/01
EDD of #2 5/5/05

[new_mommy25]

I would be furious!!! What they did is just DANGEROUS to you and your child and they need to know. If it is the nurses fault then she must be disciplined accordingly. If you are too upset/hormonal/not good at words then I would write a letter to them. I feel like I express myself much better that way. If you really love your OB she needs to know your feelings. Her reaction can help you decide whether to switch or not.

I switched OB's/practices when I was almost 5 months pregnant and I am SO happy I did so.

[NEVE and TRISTAN]

if you feel the need forwarn them that you'll be that way.
I did that to my midwives (who I am not impressed with and think I am leaving) but I said I would be my advocate and if they were not up for that then to let me know...


Neve and Tristan born Feb 25, 2003
* EDD 3/19/05 IT'S A GIRL
* DOSSIER IN THE HANDS OF TRANSLATOR

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[starrynight]

I would not only be furious I would be tearing someone a new one over the phone. I'm so sorry they didn't get right back to you, you are in my thoughts that all is well.

Happy Birthday Jackson!!!

[calebsmama03]

I'd be mad and I think you shoudl for SURE say something about it! They need to know that you are aware of the mistake and will be keeping an eye out for your/your baby's health!
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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Oh my!! #2 5/05

[egoldber]

Mad does not even come CLOSE to what I would be feeling in your shoes!!!! I find it difficult to even describe what I would do in a calm and coherent manner!

I know you have seen an RE in the past. Can you still go to your RE for the first trimester? For the first trimester of this pregnancy, I saw my RE and my OB. They worked together. The RE ALWAYS called me back the same day with lab results, good or bad. I also got results back within hours. It was so comforting.

In my experience, a "regular" OB has no idea how to deal with an atypical pregnancy or how to ensure that a pregnancy does not miscarry. A specialist like an RE is much better equipt for that.

Take care,

[Rachels]

I agree. Such carelessness with you and your pregnancy is MORE than just cause to ditch that OB, pronto, and to find someone who knows what the heck he or she is doing. Thinking of you...

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02


"When you know better, you do better."
Maya Angelou

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[brigmaman]

I agree.

[TaChapm]

I would love to go back to my RE but he is in Shreveport, LA 6 hours away. He did see us 2 Sunday's ago when I started bleeding since we were in Tyler which is an hour away. With Jackson he held our hands through the first 12 weeks even after he turned me over to my OB at 9 weeks. His staff is awesome!

I loved my OB with Jackson but a lot has changed. This is my 3rd appt. with them and I still haven't seen my actual doctor. Even after I talked to them about the problems with cramping they still don't want to do an exam tomorrow and I will still only be in with a nurse. Probaly the same nurse who messed up. I will be making some noise tomorrow though. The more Jacob and I talk about it the madder we get. It is just unacceptable! I hate to be a PITA but I guess that is what it will take. I can't take any more chances with this baby if everything is ok.

Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02

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[mudder17]

Tara, You may love your OB, but if you can't even see him, that would be unacceptable to me, especially because you've had both bleeding and cramping. You and your baby's health should come first and if it takes a new OB, then you should do so. When I was pg with Kaya, I saw my doctor at every visit. They never got mad at me when I was running late and it was so easy to make an appointment. If had a question crop up, I would just call up and if he was around, he would usually take the call; otherwise he would call me up as soon as he got in.

Please continue to be a PITA until things change for the better, or find yourself a new doctor!

I'll keep you in my prayers that everything will be okay. Take care!

And happy birthday Jackson!

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
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[amp]

I just wanted to send some hugs your way. The wait to find out more must be agonizing. I'm thinking of you and praying that all turns out well.

[Elilly]

I would be way more than upset. But it may not be your Drs fault. I work in a lab and we only do progesterones M-F unless one is ordered "Stat" on a weekend. Then the result is mailed, unless otherwise specified by the Dr, and they get the reults literally days later. I would check with your Dr to make sure that they are getting the results the fastest way possible (i.e. faxing) and that they literally write that on the script. As a patient, you have the right to your own medical records, so you can obtain the reults yourself even in light of the new HIPAA laws.

[tarahsolazy]

Heck Yeah, I'd be upset, and I am a doctor! If I order a lab, I am darned sure I find out the result ASAP, if its important for clinical decison-making. Sounds like he or she never saw the lab in the first place, and whomever looked at didn't realize how abnormal it was. That is unacceptable for a practice. I think its OK for nurses to screen the labs, but if the result is abnormal, he or she should be trained to recognize that, and bring it to the doc's attention immediately. I think you and Jacob should demand to see your doc, maybe not tommorrow, but soon, or at least a personal phone call. Find out what happened. If you really like him or her, stay with the practice, but bird dog your own labs, and make sure they know how upset you are, and that you will be calling, a lot!