New Doctor

Today I went to meet my new doctor.  We'll call him Dr. G. 

I had not had the best experience or connection with my previous doctor, so after some deliberation, I switched. He came highly recomended from my boss so I called him up.  He's affiliated with the same group that I was with but just at a different hospital.  I met with him today and he was great!  He was very informative, to the point, direct yet NOT pushy. 

We talked about 2 concerns that I had voiced with my other doctor and he gave me his input.  I was\am unsure of whether or not I want to get the flu\h1n1 shot or not.  He "recommended" that I get it but said I was an adult and could make my own decisions for me and my child.  Now, that's what I like to hear.  I am still undecided as to what to do about these immunizations.  He said if I was to get the seasonal flu or the H1N1 that I would more than likely be sicker than most but that they would treat me with Tama-Flu- same as if I was to get the shot and get the flu.  These are both up in the air for me- but I have 4 weeks until my next visit so I'll decide by then.

The second topic up for discussion was genetic screening.  My previous doctor had been very pushy about genetic screening.  I informed her that no matter what the outcome might be of said screening, we would not choose to terminate the pregnancy.  Dr. G (new doctor) said that unless I even thought I would consider terminating based on results, he would not suggest any genetic testing.  He stated that the 20 week ultrasound would show MOST genetic abnormalities and that genetic tests were dangerous for the baby.  So, enough said- end of discussion.  We were on the same page on this topic. 

We went through 16 weeks worth of questions and he wrote up his own chart for me.   He did say my TSH levels were on the high side of normal so he sent me for some blood work and I should  know those results in a week or so.  I feel very confident in him and his ability to care for me as well as deliver our child.

We have rescheduled the ultrasound to November 2nd at 8am, with my 20 week check-up to follow. I will be 19 weeks 6 days at the time of the ultrasound so hopefully our little one will be cooperative and we will know if he\she is a he or she!  I still don't have a preference as to if it's a boy or girl.  I just want a healthy mind, body and spirit.  Lance put a little poll up at the top for your votes on whether you think it's a boy or girl, so go ahead, make your predictions! 

Stay Tuned,

Annie