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thankful2012 · Apr 11th, 2012, 20:24 PM

I have my 4 week check up tomorrow for my D&E. I'm beyond nervous about it bc I'm not seeing my midwife since she didn't do the procedure & I feel really dumb being stressed out about this but the doctor who did the procedure was a male & I was asleep during the procedure & the only other male who has been in that territory is my hubby. I'm also freaked out that I might not get the news I want to hear. But mostly its bc he's a guy. I feel so silly & dumb feeling this way. Plus all tye emotions I had dealt with have came flooding back the past couple days. I'm a wreck.

ttc1soon · Apr 11th, 2012, 20:26 PM

I am so sorry for you loss. If you want you can request a female but the person who did the procedure would be best but if you are uncomfortable you should do what you feel is best.

Twinkie210 · Apr 12th, 2012, 07:53 AM

It is always awkward the first time you see a male Dr., but you have to think of him as a Dr. not as a guy "looking down there". My OB/GYN is male, and while he is the only Dr. I have ever seen, I wouldn't switch. He is the best Dr. Plus don't worry about your emotions. I cried in front of my Dr. and he was very compassionate. This Dr. does this for a living and should be sympathetic.

If you are really that uncomfortable, request a female Dr., but honestly you will probably not think it was a big deal afterward.

Good Luck!

thankful2012 · Apr 12th, 2012, 19:32 PM

Thanks ladies the anticipation was worse then the actual exam. Everything is back to normal. He said from my cervical mucus (sorry tmi) my period should be here within 2 weeks. He really encouraged us to wait until after this first cycle to start trying. Now I really feel silly about how I was feeling....

ashley78016 · Apr 12th, 2012, 22:47 PM

All of my doctors have been males and I think they all did a great job at making not only me, but my husband feel comfortable as well. It will be okay and I hope you get good news!

Apr 11th, 2012, 20:24 PM	#1
thankful2012 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 285	Check up I have my 4 week check up tomorrow for my D&E. I'm beyond nervous about it bc I'm not seeing my midwife since she didn't do the procedure & I feel really dumb being stressed out about this but the doctor who did the procedure was a male & I was asleep during the procedure & the only other male who has been in that territory is my hubby. I'm also freaked out that I might not get the news I want to hear. But mostly its bc he's a guy. I feel so silly & dumb feeling this way. Plus all tye emotions I had dealt with have came flooding back the past couple days. I'm a wreck.

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Apr 11th, 2012, 20:26 PM	#2
ttc1soon Other BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,686	I am so sorry for you loss. If you want you can request a female but the person who did the procedure would be best but if you are uncomfortable you should do what you feel is best.

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Apr 12th, 2012, 07:53 AM	#3
Twinkie210 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,828	It is always awkward the first time you see a male Dr., but you have to think of him as a Dr. not as a guy "looking down there". My OB/GYN is male, and while he is the only Dr. I have ever seen, I wouldn't switch. He is the best Dr. Plus don't worry about your emotions. I cried in front of my Dr. and he was very compassionate. This Dr. does this for a living and should be sympathetic. If you are really that uncomfortable, request a female Dr., but honestly you will probably not think it was a big deal afterward. Good Luck!

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Apr 12th, 2012, 19:32 PM	#4
thankful2012 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 285	Thanks ladies the anticipation was worse then the actual exam. Everything is back to normal. He said from my cervical mucus (sorry tmi) my period should be here within 2 weeks. He really encouraged us to wait until after this first cycle to start trying. Now I really feel silly about how I was feeling....

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Apr 12th, 2012, 22:47 PM	#5
ashley78016 AutoSignup (SAAB) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 182	All of my doctors have been males and I think they all did a great job at making not only me, but my husband feel comfortable as well. It will be okay and I hope you get good news!

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