I took Elle for her almost 10 month well visit and the doc said that she is in perfect health. Even though she's been constipated and still not pooping regularly. Also, this past week, she's been losing her voice and sounding like an old lady with a pack a day habit. I promise you she's not sneaking in any smokes behind my back. Fortunately he said her throat looks ok and that it might just be from crying too much. I guess waking up every hour or so crying does take a toll on her throat even if she only cries for a minute or two at a time.
What I'm upset about is the fact that I've been seeing this doctor about every 2 months for 10 months, that's at least 5 times but so far EVERY fucking time, he starts by asking me if he had seen Eleanor before. Are you that busy that you can't remember us? Are we just that forgettable? or are you fucking stupid? In addition, the office has a stupid insurance policy where they require you to sign in with a credit card number at every visit (even though we have health insurance) which is no easy feat with a squirmy baby in your arms. but I let that annoyance slide because I do like their practice but if that doctor keeps asking me if we are new patients, I think I'm going to scream.
I've been thinking of switching docs but I'm so nervous to find the perfect one nor do I want to drive around town interviewing doctors' and their philosophy.
Plus this doc's office is just down the street and so far the recommended doctors are miles away.
I'm just not sure what to do.
oh, here are Elle's stats as of this morning.
Head: 18 inches
Weight: 23 pounds, 11 ounces
Height: 28.25 inches
I hope she grows more vertically than horizontally but she's healthy and I am grateful for that. Go boobs!
Docs appointment
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 | at 3:44 PM |
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Yay for a healthy baby girl!!
Boo for dumb doctors :( Signing in is always a pain with a baby anyway - can't the darn receptionist just check me off if I tell her who we are??
I personally would switch doctors. You are putting so much trust in their hands, not only for Elle's health but also for your emotional assurance, esp as a first time mommy. I cannot believe that he doesn't remember you guys. Is it a big practice? I wonder if it's a guy thing. Maybe try switching to a woman doc? Maybe they just have too many patients. Our old doc (before we moved)'s practice was just her and another doc and she knew us so well and remembered all of NJ's "quirks"- like his eczema, allergies, sleep issues, etc.
You could try going on BBC- I'm sure they have a Chicago section- and ask for ped recommendations. I have a friend who lives near Chicago- I"ll ask her if she likes her ped and pass along the info.
Beth, signing in is one thing but imagine having to get out your cc and write down the numbers and other jazz every freaking time. soo annoying.
Kyung, I've pretty much made up my mind to switch, just haven't found one. or better yet, just haven't had the time to look. The practice has 4 locations where the doctors all rotate around I think so I do understand if he can't remember our names or our specific quirks but to ask if he'd seen us before? everytime? aren't doctors supposed to be smart, can't you even recognize a face, 2 faces, just slightly enough to know that maybe I've seen these people before, maybe?
Holy smokes! She is waaaay bigger than Bailey...waaah why can't my little boy put on any weight!?
Rhi- I make um big!:)
Kyung, thanks for checking with your friend for me. I don't know what happened but I deleted you second comment by accident.
I'm glad you're switching. They should know Elle by heart and almost everything about her!
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