Roni
08-05-2010, 03:34 PM
Okay, when I went for my 35 week appointment on Tuesday, we decided that we should schedule my c-section for August 31 (just in case) and also schedule one last ultrasound to be sure that my placenta is still low-lying. DH, the doctor, and I all agreed that we should have the ultrasound done at the clinic in another city, where they specialize in higher risk pregnancies and where I had my 20 week ultrasound.
So, I got a call today (thinking that it was to tell me when my appointments were). The person who schedules the surgery told me they didn't have any openings on the 31, and it seems like most of that week is booked, as well. The person who was scheduling the ultrasound was wondering if I wanted it anywhere in the city. I should have told her, "Sure, just have them do it at the supermarket checkout." Duh, I would have just had it done in their clinic if I thought they were competent. I wanted it at the "good place." It was just so weird that 2 days after I expected them to have already scheduled the appointment, they are calling to ask me where I want it. As for the c-section, they were going to wait until next week to even try to schedule it. At my sister's suggestion, I pushed for them to schedule it a week ago, but the Dr. I was supposed to see was on call and never made it to the appointment. So, I saw the same nurse mid-wife that I had seen at the previous appointment (at which I was also supposed to see a Dr.), and she said that I should schedule it at the next appointment (this week), when I saw the Dr. I guess I should have been pushier. I'm gettting a little frustrated and nervous. What happens if I have to have an emergency c-section? Will there be a Dr. there to perform it? Is this type of situation normal? I think part of the issue is that it's summer, so they may be a bit short-staffed. Dd #2 was also born in the summer, & that was an issue. DD#1 was born in a different state. The practice was smaller, and everything just seemed a lot smoother. I went with the same practice this time as I did w/ dd#2, but it was 7 years ago, and there has been a lot of turnover. I've been happy with the individual Drs., but the coordination of care is leaving a lot to be desired.
(Sorry if this should be in the BP.)
So, I got a call today (thinking that it was to tell me when my appointments were). The person who schedules the surgery told me they didn't have any openings on the 31, and it seems like most of that week is booked, as well. The person who was scheduling the ultrasound was wondering if I wanted it anywhere in the city. I should have told her, "Sure, just have them do it at the supermarket checkout." Duh, I would have just had it done in their clinic if I thought they were competent. I wanted it at the "good place." It was just so weird that 2 days after I expected them to have already scheduled the appointment, they are calling to ask me where I want it. As for the c-section, they were going to wait until next week to even try to schedule it. At my sister's suggestion, I pushed for them to schedule it a week ago, but the Dr. I was supposed to see was on call and never made it to the appointment. So, I saw the same nurse mid-wife that I had seen at the previous appointment (at which I was also supposed to see a Dr.), and she said that I should schedule it at the next appointment (this week), when I saw the Dr. I guess I should have been pushier. I'm gettting a little frustrated and nervous. What happens if I have to have an emergency c-section? Will there be a Dr. there to perform it? Is this type of situation normal? I think part of the issue is that it's summer, so they may be a bit short-staffed. Dd #2 was also born in the summer, & that was an issue. DD#1 was born in a different state. The practice was smaller, and everything just seemed a lot smoother. I went with the same practice this time as I did w/ dd#2, but it was 7 years ago, and there has been a lot of turnover. I've been happy with the individual Drs., but the coordination of care is leaving a lot to be desired.
(Sorry if this should be in the BP.)