Decision Made

I had my first prenatal appt. today. I was seen earlier in the pregnacy than normal because I have a history of a molar pregnancy. The exam itself wasn't a big deal...pretty routine.

The biggest issue that I've been struggling with was whether to find an Ob/Gyn close to home and take the risk of ending up with a poor physician and hospital or to stay with the physician I'm familiar with whom I know will provide excellent care. So what's the big debate? The doctor I'd like to stay with is a good 45--50 minute drive. I'm usually not seen by the doctor until an hour after my scheduled appt. time. My sister and her husband can testify.

But I think the debate may be over. My appt. today was scheduled at 1:30pm, which is when I promptly arrived. The office didn't tell me I had to fill out paperwork, if that were the case, I would have come 15 minutes earlier. So it was 2:00 and I was finally called to my exam room where I waited another 15 minutes for a nurse who didn't even work there. She took my history for about half an hour. I was finally seen by the doctor at 3:00. I didn't leave the office til 4:00 and didn't get home til 5:45. I left the house at 12:30.

My brother-in-law was apparantly a "monkey in a tree" according to my sister when they had to wait at the same doctor's office. Ha ha ha ha....he threatened to switch to another doctor/hospital. I think I will do the same.

Next exam: March 28th for an ultrasound...same location...maybe the last visit.