chiqanita
01-25-2006, 10:45 PM
I've been seeing pedi #1 since the twins were born 17 months ago. We really like his partner and we like the nurses. DH picked him when I was on bedrest, he is near DH's work. Early on I wanted to switch to a pedi closer to home but this pedi made things easier for him to come along to all the appointments. He has a small office and smaller examining rooms, they're pretty old, too. He is a nice guy, we like him a lot but not sure we want to continue going to his office.
Pedi #2 is about 5 minutes from our home. Has a great office, separate entrances for well and ill visits. Examining rooms are decorated with bright colors and lots of murals. She comes highly recommended by a neighbor and a mom's referral website. I like her and she is very gentle with the boys. Doesn't hold them, examines them on my lap. Has 3 female partners and a nurse practitioner.
I took DSb to her back in October when he had a full body rash. Pedi #1 said it could be a reaction to vaccs. Pedi #2 diagnosed Roseola so did my sister (not a doctor just mom of 4).
DSa has had an eye stye since Dec 10. Pedi #1 prescribed warm towels for weeks 1 & 2. Week 3 he prescribed antibiotics. Last week things weren't any better so he referred us to ophthamologist. We took him to pedi #2 for a second opinion last week, she prescribed another antibiotic and eye ointment but agrees that we should see an opthamologist if it doesn't get smaller. After 4 days of meds it's actually looking a little better.
Today DSa broke out in a blotchy rash and fever of 101.9. Looks like a reaction to the antibiotic. I called nurse on duty and we were instructed to see the doctor tomorrow morning. Where do I go? Do I return to the pedi with all DSa's history? Do I return to the pedi who prescribed the last antibiotic. I didn't expect to make this decision under duress (sp?) and I don't know what to do. I'm confused and need your help. What would you do?
Sorry, so long. If you got to the end, thanks for reading!
Pedi #2 is about 5 minutes from our home. Has a great office, separate entrances for well and ill visits. Examining rooms are decorated with bright colors and lots of murals. She comes highly recommended by a neighbor and a mom's referral website. I like her and she is very gentle with the boys. Doesn't hold them, examines them on my lap. Has 3 female partners and a nurse practitioner.
I took DSb to her back in October when he had a full body rash. Pedi #1 said it could be a reaction to vaccs. Pedi #2 diagnosed Roseola so did my sister (not a doctor just mom of 4).
DSa has had an eye stye since Dec 10. Pedi #1 prescribed warm towels for weeks 1 & 2. Week 3 he prescribed antibiotics. Last week things weren't any better so he referred us to ophthamologist. We took him to pedi #2 for a second opinion last week, she prescribed another antibiotic and eye ointment but agrees that we should see an opthamologist if it doesn't get smaller. After 4 days of meds it's actually looking a little better.
Today DSa broke out in a blotchy rash and fever of 101.9. Looks like a reaction to the antibiotic. I called nurse on duty and we were instructed to see the doctor tomorrow morning. Where do I go? Do I return to the pedi with all DSa's history? Do I return to the pedi who prescribed the last antibiotic. I didn't expect to make this decision under duress (sp?) and I don't know what to do. I'm confused and need your help. What would you do?
Sorry, so long. If you got to the end, thanks for reading!