Disenchanted, upset.....am I crazy?

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Hello All,

As some of you know I am 22 weeks pregnant. Early in this pregnancy I had

bleeding and was diagnosed with another blood condition. I have

Hyperhomocystein Anemia...and then they diagnosed me with MTHR -

Antiphospholipid Disorder. Both of these things can contribute to blood clots

during pregnancy and other issues. I have been taking Lovenox injections (low

weight heparin), 4 mg of Folic Acid and a baby aspirin everyday.

Now onto the battle part. My obgyn sent me to consult with a big wig Maternal

Fetal Medicine High Risk Pregnancy Dr. She determined I needed her special care

and she assured me that I would get better care from her than a regular obgyn.

Fast forward a few months....

I hadn't felt the baby move for almost 2 days because my cat jumped on my

belly...Go to the ER. Seventy Five Dollars Please. This was during the day when

my doctors office was open.

I had a sinus infection a few weeks ago. I called to see what medication was

safe to take because I was miserable and was told. Go to the ER. I just wanted

to know what was and wasn't safe. This was also during the day when my doctors

office was open.....no appointment given. Just go to the ER.

Then yesterday I called about the Sciatica pain I am having...You guessed

it...Go to the ER.

Everything is go to the ER...which costs me a $75.00 co-pay from our HMO.

I had been promised I would get better care from this doctor...when in reality

she is only there one day a week and only for a few hours.

This terrifies me because babies - unless you are having a scheduled c-section

do not come on a certain day and time. There are no guarantees. I was told

that anyone in the hospital could do my c-section and I have no way of knowing

who the doctor on call would be.

I was not told any of this when my care was taken away from my original obgyn.

So yesterday I made some phone calls. I called the President in charge of

patient relations with a littany of complaints ranging from the non english

speaking nurses to the dirty bathrooms and being told to always go to the ER for

non emergency problems.

Then I called my old obgyn and asked....begged if they would take me back as a

patient. I hopefully will find out today what that practices decision is.

I am so frustrated and scared.

How am I supposed to not be nervous when I go into labor or have a c-section if

I don't know who the hell my doctor is and if he or she is trustworthy...How do

I know if he killed a baby last week or has not done many c-sections, or is a

student.

I told the nurse at the high risk pregnancy doctor that I want a doctor who

cares about me as a person not just another case study. I want someone who is

personally vested in my wellbeing and the wellbeing of my baby. Her answer

was.....WELL YOU KNOW THIS IS A TEACHING HOSPITAL. So I guess I'm stupid, but

does that mean they don't have to care?

And yes for all those who are wondering this is one of the best hospitals in the

world.....ha ha.

Thanks for letting me vent. If you got to the bottom of this could you let me

know if I am being reasonable and rational? Cause maybe I am having

unreasonable expectations.

Chrystal

Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

New Baby Swenson Due July 28, 2004!

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