I'm going to my first

mysweetpeasWil&Wes wrote: OB appt in about an hour. I'm really nervous because first, I've never been to this doc before and I hate hate hate trying to find new docs (I want my old doc back ), and secondly, because I still haven't had any PG symptoms and I'm afraid the doc will give me bad news. I wish I didn't think this way, but I do. And I should feel fine, because I didn't have many symptoms with Wil, but I swear I had much more than this. Anyhow, please pray all goes well. TIA.

I'll update when I get back.

PrairieMom replied: Good luck! I know that everything will be just fine. You will feel so much better and reassured when this is all over!

A&A'smommy replied: Hun you are going to be just fine!! ((((HUGS))) Update us when you get home!!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: I'm back. I had a 4:45 appt and didn't get home until after 6pm...so that was a sign that I'm not that happy with this new place. It's not close to my house either and they made me wait forever. I did like the doctor though. He had a good sense of humor and was patient with my questions. So I don't know.

I couldn't have an ultrasound because the tech had already gone home and it's sorta early too tell. So he wants me to come in on Monday and have one done...well I made the appt, but just found out DH is out of town, so I have no one to watch Wil. Gosh, sorry to feel sorry for myself, but it's just one of those days where nothing seems to go right.

But overall the appt went fine...but I still don't know if everything is okay inside. I'll let you know...thanks

PrairieMom replied: My Dr. is usually late too, but I know that it is because he is spending time with his patients, answering their questions and all that, and I know he will do the same for me. That helps me tolerate it a little!
I'm sorry you didn't get the answers you wanted, but hopefully you feel a little better. Seeing a tiny heart beat on a U/S will make all the difference. Hang in there!

gr33n3y3z replied: I'm sure everything will be fine

If i lived closer to you I would watch Wil for you

Keep us posted

(( hugs ))

CantWait replied:
I'll just say I work for a doctor that is always behind by at least an hour if not a lot more then that most days. But she loves her patients, and she gets behind because she wants to make sure she's thorough, and that all her patients questions are answered and concerns taken care of. Good Luck with the u/s.

coasterqueen replied:
Same here, mine was always behind, but she was very thorough with her appts, so it's understandable. I don't think I've met one doctor that isn't behind these days. Especially with insurance the way it is, they have to see twice as many patients to make the same amount of money (there's more to it but I don't want to go there, lol).

I'm sorry Dh is out of town on Monday. Is there anyone that could watch him even for just a bit?

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Well I guess if you guys all put it that way, I shouldn't feel bothered that the doctor was so far behind. He was very thorough and answered all my questions. But what do you do if you have to bring your other kids to the appt? I can't imagine Wil sitting there for two hours!!! DH works so much and we have no family here, so I really don't have any help. I may ask a friend to watch Wil on Monday for the US, but I'm still at the point where I'm pretty paranoid about leaving him w/anyone!

I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I totally planned my first PG and it was so much easier going to appts when you didn't have another one to worry about. I did work outside the home then and it was hard, but not this hard!! I don't even feel like I can take care of myself. And DH is driving me nuts because although he is such a caring guy, he just doesn't get it. Yesterday when I needed him home for my appt, I told him I needed him home by 4pm. He shows up at 4:10pm which totally made me late!!

Anyhow, sorry to !!! I'll be fine. I'm just a little off my rocker these days!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied:
Thanks! I wish I could take you up on that!

Boys r us replied: Rae, if you're just going in for an ultrasound, it should be quick..afterall..you're not waiting to see the dr. Take the little guy with you and let him see his new sibling..even though he won't understand. Maybe take the stroller in with you so that while you're actually having that done, Will can sit in the stroller. Take one of his favorite toys in with you, but don't give it to him until you're in the room ready for the ultrasound so that he'll be good! At this point, there isn't much they can look at, it's very quick! When I was PG with brae I had some bleeding throughout my 1st trimester and it was b/c my placenta was ripping..so I had to have sometimes 3 ultrasounds a week..none of which took more than 5 minutes!

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I know how you feel about your DH being late. That can totally ruin your perspective on everything. Not to mention just flat out ruin your day. I have been there. I also had to take Maddie to most of my appts, too. It wasn't easy, but she was older and that helps. Luckily, my doctor never ran behind. He was still very thorough, but had a really small practice (and he was 30-40 mins from my house, too) If you like this doctor, it really doesn't matter. I hope you get something resolved with Wil so you can get to your appt.

CantWait replied: I would call the office just before you leave and ask if the doctor is running behind. Explain that you're bringing your baby with you, and he won't sit still long enough to wait in the office for an hour. I have patients do it, and it's really no bother.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied:
Good idea! Thanks!