Comments on: 16 week prenatal exam was today!

By: Jenni Shaver

Jenni Shaver — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:24:10 +0000

I really enjoy reading your perspective on the “prenatal care train” here in Evansville. I often think the same things but it is totally different reading it from the viewpoint of a first time mom. I always love it when mommas listen to that voice inside screaming “bullshit!” I am so happy you won’t have to birth at the Women’s surgery hospital..er..I mean hospital..

By: teeni

teeni — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:15:03 +0000

Wow. You sound just like I feel about the health care professionals in this post. They could certainly stand to treat each patient like an individual human being and not like a cow being processed for slaughter. Sheesh. Anyway, I hope it gets better and that you will have the birth you want, with caring professionals that you trust and that put you at ease.

By: Memarie Lane

Memarie Lane — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:05:34 +0000

They just get that weight info off a chart, they should be measuring your unique body mass. some of us are just small boned! I was barely 95 pounds when I got pregnant with Odessa, and was about 105 at 12 weeks. I really started piling on pounds near the end of the 2nd trimester and throughout the 3rd. I gained an average of 50 pounds each pregnancy, and am back to my normal size by 6-8 months post-partum. I agree about the check-ups, they seem like a waste of time. My midwife actually spends a full hour with her patients at each appointment. What drove me nuts though was that every time I'd have the whole fam damily in there and she'd ask "so is your discharge still normal? No odd smells or textures?" Memarie Lanes last blog post..Because the ROFLMAO Butter was all sold out.

By: Donna B.

Donna B. — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:07:48 +0000

I envy your metabolism. I read a recipe and gain weight. Can we get some metabolic sharing going on? I'm looking forward to the report of your Farm visit. Donna B.s last blog post..Future Texas Pom Getting Early Start

By: Hyphen Mama

Hyphen Mama — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:19:55 +0000

The only reason you should NEED to eat a candy bar once a day is if you have severely low blood sugar--as in a diabetic who has such low blood sugar that you'll pass out. You're right--healthy calories are the most important. It's unfortunate that she sees a thin woman and thinks you're purposely not gaining weight and not that you might have a different metabolism than other women she's dealt with. I'm sorry she sucks and there aren't a lot of other OB's to choose from. Maybe at your next appointment you could ask her point blank if it's a problem that N is accompanying you. It sounds so old-school to be that rude about N being with you. Hyphen Mamas last blog post..Driving with the brakes on...

By: Ree

Ree — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:27:23 +0000

Y'know, that's just irresponsible doctoring. If you're underweight, a candy bar is the last thing you need. What you need is good healthy fat, whole grains and protein. Geez. Rees last blog post..Back Tomorrow

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:53:21 +0000

I hate when people tell me to "go eat a hamburger"! My doctor is my greatest supporter in my attempt to gain weight! Mind you, I have had him for almost 20years, so he knows me literally 'inside and out'. Sorry if I you have said already, and I missed it, but are there other OBGYN's you can go to? Loris last blog post..Filling the Void,, yaaaayyy!

By: Talina

Talina — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:44:55 +0000

Finding a doc out here that doesn’t roll their eyes about natural birth was impossible. I did tons of research and even got some good recommendations about this doc I am seeing now but she is not good in our opinion. Some liked her, though I am not sure why or how.

By: melissa bridge

melissa bridge — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:31:15 +0000

That sucks that you have a shitty doc. They should be encouraging N to come along and be a part of the pregnancy. I had a really good OB with both my kids. Even though with Riley I have Navy nurses and docs, she was really concerened about my concerns and always had a open ear when I wanted to ask questions. I was really upset when I found out she wouldn’t be delivering Riley..I developed a relationship with her and then had some random person I have never met before deliver Riley. It’s very important for you to be comfortable with your nurses and docs. I hope it goes well for you at The Farm.

By: Donna B.

Donna B. — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:02:32 +0000

Sounds like you just got a bad doc in a bad clinic. When my daughter was pregnant and her husband out of town, I went with her for one prenatal appointment and the staff included me. It happened to be the appointment where the heartbeat was picked up the first time and the nurse with us teared up right along with us. She said she'd been doing this for 20 years and still it never failed to amaze her. I think you'll find that kind of person at The Farm. Oh, one thing my daughter did was rent a fetal heart monitor. They even recorded the heartbeat and sent a .wav out to everyone by email. Donna B.s last blog post..Future Texas Pom Getting Early Start