Now that Ive shared that my dh is a dr. I can let it rip about my frustration with my ob office.

Ive had nothing but poor care since I got preg this time. Back at 8 weeks, when I called about my son having fifths disease, the nurse told me that "even if I had it theres nothing we would do for you" which is SO wrong. I told our dr. and she emailed my ob asap and he gave all the correct info and had me tested. He appologized when I saw him.

Then, 3 weeks ago, I finally get seen. I ask the nurse (same one) to throw a tsh on my blood work since its sucha prob for me. She said no, we already tested you at 8 weeks and you were fine. I slipped in to the ob with the paper work and of course he added it, but did not cc it to my primary care dr.

So my tsh levels came in the night I tested at dangerously high levels. Do you think his office has even CALLED me yet to tell me Im in trouble!!!!!???? No!!!! I could have mis carried by now.

If my husband didnt get on the hosp. computer and look up my results I would be terribly sick right now and no one would know why. And I never would have been tested for fifths and I would never have been offered a nuchal if I hadnt raised a stink aobut that. I feel so bad for patients who dont have the safety net I have.

The prob is, this Dr I just adore, even though his office is horrible. He already delivered 2 of my kids and there are only 2 other drs even delivering around here. So if I did fire him, not only owuld I hurt his feelings terribly, (and hurt his relationship with dh) but I might end up in his care in the end anyway. So Im sticking it out, but am SO frustrated.

Thanks for reading, sorry so long. Its so complicated.

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