So
Wednesday, we had our a/s. All went well with the scan and the
sonographer did a great job keeping us informed. We joined Team Blue and
all was good... next thing I know, we are meeting with some kooky MFM
that I didn't realize was part of the practice.
She starts out
by asking DH all kinds of questions when I am in doing my urine sample.
He is getting all flustered. I walk in and she says, " So I see we are
just now taking over your care...?" Uh no, I have been with you guys
since the end of Sept. Dr gets more scatterbrained from there. She
starts asking about how Sophia died. Why did she die? What caused it?
Blah, Blah Blah.
The whole time I am thinking 1. How are my
boys? 2. Read my damn chart. 3. Is this really happening? I said
something to the effect that I don't want my pre-e symptoms
to be overlooked this time, as I present abnormally. And she replied
that even if they would have taken the baby early... babies born before
30 weeks are damaged. YES, you read that right... damaged. She fucking
told me that my daughter would have been damaged. I told her at least
she would be alive. I also told her that I disagree completely as I have
a sister born at 24 weeks who is a very healthy 22 yr old today.
I finally got her to change the subject and she nonchalantly mentions
that the BABY is measuring a week behind, which is in the normal range. I
had to ask her if the other one was ok, and she looked confused. I then
explained to her that I was indeed having twins and were both of them
behind... "Oh, Oh, Uh, Yes... " Que up mistrust and fight or flight
feelings....
Needless to say we didn't trust a word the woman
said all appt. I called my NP to ask her to go over the u/s and a Nurse
called back saying all looked normal, but my NP would call back and
answer more questions. The Nurse sounded horrified. I also asked not to
see this MFM ever again.
Good gravy, I could have killed that woman. If you made it this far, thanks :) The boys seem to be just fine :)
Wow. First off, congrats on the two boys! How fun and exciting for you guys! That MFM sounds like a total space cadet (WHY don't they READ the CHART!?! I've had this thought in conversations with more than one specialist.) Her total lack of compassion coupled with the fact that she just somehow completely overlooked one of your sons makes her one to avoid at all costs. Hope you never get stuck with her again!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I would have gone ballistic after hearing something like that from a ill informed MFM. I had one that I couldn't stand, and wouldn't tell me anything when we were having problems with our twins. I seriously would have lost my mind. Don't know how you kept it together. Glad BOTH your boys are doing well. Praying it stays that way.
ReplyDeleteI read the title and had to scan to the bottom to make sure both babies were fine. Whew! I am so sorry you had to endure that stress at your appointment. Congratulations on the team blue! Boys are so much fun!!
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