NT Scan Today & Kind of mad at doc
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| Fri, 02-10-2006 - 5:44pm |
Well, the NT scan went well...sort of. The baby would not cooperate at all and they had to try everything to get the measurements. The finally had me lay on my side and did it. OWIE!!!! Everything looks good there...thank goodness.
I do have an anterior placenta and the doc wasn't happy about that at all. He needs to do an amnio to check the baby's blood type. He doesn't want to go through the placenta in case the baby is positive because it will only further sensitize me with the Rh Antibody. So I have to go back in 4 weeks to see the position of the placenta, if it is still in a bad place we will wait until my 20 week ultrasound and check it again.
I met with one of the docs afterwards...He was one of my favorite docs, but not after today. I am really kind of mad at him and left holding back tears.
We were talking and he said that he wants my appointments every 4 weeks. The other doc said every 2 weeks. So when I brought that up he said well, we just see you every two since you aren't seeing a psychologist in between. WHAT!?!?!?!?! So I said, "So you think I am crazy? I actually thought I was doing rather well at handling things considering all that I have just been through."
Then I asked him about the plan of action for when my bp starts to go up. He said a few things and that was all fine. But then when he dictated his notes he says that I "associate the loss of my daughter to the elevated bp." HELLO!!!! Totally NOT TRUE!!! I know why she was born early. I know why she died. I know it was the placental defect and not the BP. I probably know as much about Pre-eclampsia as he does!!!! I know how it all works. I know how it affects the pregnancy. GRRRRRR!!!!!
My husband was with me and he was actually kind of offended by what he said also. I just couldn't believe it. I felt so stupid and belittled. He really was one of my favorite doctors in the practice. But now I am just kind of ticked.




Wow, Melissa, What a day you had!!!!!
I think he needs to be very sensitive to you. Everything you are feeling is justified and I think you can still be afraid of the BP!!!!!! Is there anyone else you can see that will be more sensitive to your feelings?
Thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!
Oh Melissa, I'm so sorry that you had to deal with that today!
~Kate
Loving my September Sapphires Chase & Brynn...
Hi Melissa,
I just wanted to let you know that I am appaled at how your Dr treated you, that was totally uncalled for. As if you need anything else to worry about with everything you have already been through. I am so sorry that you had to endure all of that at your appt. I am SO glad that the NT u/s went well and that they are checking things out in general but he was totally out of line. I am so sorry sweetie! Sending lots of warm friendly hugs your way!
Melissa,
I feel badly that you have so much more to worry about than the average pregnant woman.