I was stuck in a very stressful situation. Excuse the vent that is about to happen but this is not what I expected to experience for my first pregnancy....
I was not pleased with my original OBGyn...at first I thought I was just being overly sensitive because, well hello - HORMONAL! but after talking to family and friends they are shocked I hadn't jumped ship yet...
Would love to get your input as you ladies are in the same boat with me and can obviously compare your own instances.
I am 5feet 4, nearly 5 inches. I got down to 173lbs right before getting pregnant (have been trying like hell to lose weight since April 2014 - my doctor told me I had to lose a significant amount before she would assist us getting pregnant because I was not at an ideal weight). I agree.
We started trying in May 2012 but I have always been heavier.
Since April 4, 2014 (the day I SERIOUSLY started dieting) to March 8th 2015 (day I found out I was expecting), I had lost 93#. My BMI was down to 28.9 - still considered overweight but definitely not unhealthy or obese.
When I went for my first pre-natal appointment on April 21, my Dr pretty much scolded me for getting pregnant while still being heavier. She told me that I should have tried to lose 20-25 more pounds before getting pregnant for the health and sake of the baby. She said that since I am pregnant now I am considered High Risk and will have to be extra careful not to gain weight - she wanted to see me gain at most 10lbs for the whole pregnancy. She listed me as "Obese - High Risk" on all my paperwork even though my BMI is not categorized as Obese. I have been fairly active (I walk 3-5 miles most days and do 90 minute yoga classes weekly, never mind using my stationary pedals at my desk every day at work and doing stretches, lunges, squats and push ups...) but I am also just a naturally curvier lady (large hips and bum and a decent bust - Thanks Mom!).
She also ordered extra tests to prescreen me for Gestational Diabetes because, again, I didn't wait until I lost more weight.
During the ultrasound, it heartbeat was clearly visible (I was 9w6days), but she wouldn't give me the rate (wasn't "relative to the exam at this point") and wouldn't let me hear it. The machine kept flashing "low battery" and because of the battery the date resetto April 1, 1997 and she wouldn't fix it because she "didn't have the time because another appointment" was following mine.
So my first ultrasound picture shows as April 1 1997 - I was 9 years old at the time lol....
https://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc471/jmgobin521/Baby/Baby%20042115original.png
Early Thursday the 23rd, I saw my bloodwork results posted in the new online portal they have started to use for their patients. I called Thursday afternoon to review them and was told my Dr was with a patient but would call me by end of day. I didn't hear from her Thursday, Friday, Saturday (she works Saturdays at the office) OR Monday. Every time I called I was told she was with a patient and would call back before the end of the day.
So after discussing my experience with my husband (who had been present at my first appointment but hadn't said anything for fear of upsetting me - again, this is our first time experiencing this and not sure what to expect) I started the hunt for a new Dr because I would rather have someone supportive and enthusiastic about my pregnancy....not demeaning and negative and basically just treating me like I am filling a time slot and a great excuse to bill my Health Insurance for extra tests....
I have an appointment in two days now with a new doctor (my mother goes to him and absolutely adores him - he just moved his office into my home town which is also a perk!). When I called and was speaking to the receptionist he overheard the conversation and came right on the line to talk with me.
Thank you for letting me vent! I feel like I needed it -
BTW, this is me a few weeks after getting pregnant - definitely don't think I qualify as obese! lol sorry if that sounds vain but I worked darn hard to get to this point.
https://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc471/jmgobin521/11057614_10100304081615329_8554362681875118873_n.jpg
I was not pleased with my original OBGyn...at first I thought I was just being overly sensitive because, well hello - HORMONAL! but after talking to family and friends they are shocked I hadn't jumped ship yet...
Would love to get your input as you ladies are in the same boat with me and can obviously compare your own instances.
I am 5feet 4, nearly 5 inches. I got down to 173lbs right before getting pregnant (have been trying like hell to lose weight since April 2014 - my doctor told me I had to lose a significant amount before she would assist us getting pregnant because I was not at an ideal weight). I agree.
We started trying in May 2012 but I have always been heavier.
Since April 4, 2014 (the day I SERIOUSLY started dieting) to March 8th 2015 (day I found out I was expecting), I had lost 93#. My BMI was down to 28.9 - still considered overweight but definitely not unhealthy or obese.
When I went for my first pre-natal appointment on April 21, my Dr pretty much scolded me for getting pregnant while still being heavier. She told me that I should have tried to lose 20-25 more pounds before getting pregnant for the health and sake of the baby. She said that since I am pregnant now I am considered High Risk and will have to be extra careful not to gain weight - she wanted to see me gain at most 10lbs for the whole pregnancy. She listed me as "Obese - High Risk" on all my paperwork even though my BMI is not categorized as Obese. I have been fairly active (I walk 3-5 miles most days and do 90 minute yoga classes weekly, never mind using my stationary pedals at my desk every day at work and doing stretches, lunges, squats and push ups...) but I am also just a naturally curvier lady (large hips and bum and a decent bust - Thanks Mom!).
She also ordered extra tests to prescreen me for Gestational Diabetes because, again, I didn't wait until I lost more weight.
During the ultrasound, it heartbeat was clearly visible (I was 9w6days), but she wouldn't give me the rate (wasn't "relative to the exam at this point") and wouldn't let me hear it. The machine kept flashing "low battery" and because of the battery the date resetto April 1, 1997 and she wouldn't fix it because she "didn't have the time because another appointment" was following mine.
So my first ultrasound picture shows as April 1 1997 - I was 9 years old at the time lol....
https://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc471/jmgobin521/Baby/Baby%20042115original.png
Early Thursday the 23rd, I saw my bloodwork results posted in the new online portal they have started to use for their patients. I called Thursday afternoon to review them and was told my Dr was with a patient but would call me by end of day. I didn't hear from her Thursday, Friday, Saturday (she works Saturdays at the office) OR Monday. Every time I called I was told she was with a patient and would call back before the end of the day.
So after discussing my experience with my husband (who had been present at my first appointment but hadn't said anything for fear of upsetting me - again, this is our first time experiencing this and not sure what to expect) I started the hunt for a new Dr because I would rather have someone supportive and enthusiastic about my pregnancy....not demeaning and negative and basically just treating me like I am filling a time slot and a great excuse to bill my Health Insurance for extra tests....
I have an appointment in two days now with a new doctor (my mother goes to him and absolutely adores him - he just moved his office into my home town which is also a perk!). When I called and was speaking to the receptionist he overheard the conversation and came right on the line to talk with me.
Thank you for letting me vent! I feel like I needed it -
BTW, this is me a few weeks after getting pregnant - definitely don't think I qualify as obese! lol sorry if that sounds vain but I worked darn hard to get to this point.
https://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc471/jmgobin521/11057614_10100304081615329_8554362681875118873_n.jpg
And you look great, don't let her get you down. 
