Randoms~Sep 7~

[Sammich_Cat]

Sept 9, 2015 13:21:58 GMT -5 k3am said:

Sammich_Cat, think of it this way.. if you have a question and have a call into your doctor's office and they don't call back within 24 hours, you're likely going to be pretty pissed. Assuming they're all competent, practicing in the specialty you need, and have no complaints against them, I'd work my way down to the 3rd doctor on the list and hope you get a better response, just to make sure you get in.

You can always cancel with them if an opening with the 1st doctor comes up.

Complete anecdote and not completely related, but we picked DD's neurologist based on education and industry reputation. But after months of dealing with unreturned phone calls and emails, and difficultly scheduling appointments, we also noticed that he was so busy he never seemed to have time to remember or refresh himself about DD, her treatment plan, etc. We ended up leaving him and going to the other neurologist in the practice (who we actually had heard a criticism about from someone she works with) and have had a much better experience. If you can't get a hold of your doctor, it doesn't matter how good they are.

This makes so much sense! Thank you for the anecdote. I've had doctors that way and I hate them. My favorite doctor of all time was actually a nurse practitioner who took the time to listen to me. 
I called and left a message with the third doctor's receptionist and they said they'd call me back by the end of the day! Hopefully it works out!

[teraiin]

Fx Sammich_Cat!

Ugh, my boss just called down and asked me to stay half an hour later. I'm so tired, dozing off, and just want to go home. But... I couldn't say no considering they're always so flexible and don't ask questions when I need to duck out to appointments (like tomorrow).

[littlelion]

I started a new job last month. This is my first month that I am handling financial close on my own. With Labor Day and ad hoc reporting, I'm behind 2 days. My SVP is aware and is the one telling me to push everything back. But I can imagine the field finance directors getting antsy. And it plays havoc with my training.

[Sammich_Cat]

So the nurse took my information and the doctor will approve or deny me in one to two days. WTF? I've never heard of anyone denying a new patient.

[appleoatmeal]

Sept 9, 2015 10:19:47 GMT -5 shadesofgold said:

Sept 8, 2015 19:26:30 GMT -5 walkek85 said:

I think I want to try clean eating. I'm sick of feeling like crap because I eat crap. shadesofgold, I think you are/were doing a clean eating challenge if I remember correctly from GKU. Any tips/advice?

@aeroplaneoverthesea, sorry your not feeling well! Kind of cute about LO mimicking you.

Yep! That was me. After the initial month detox it has been easy to keep it up. My basic rules are: little to no sugar, little to no white carbs (white bread, rice, etc) and very little from a package unless it has like 5 ingredients or less that can be found in nature.

Tips: Drink sparkling water with lime or lemon when you crave a sugary drink. Get familiar with whole grains and salads. Prep lots of meals and snacks in advance so you always have what you need on hand. There are many great recipes on Pinterest!

On my first BMB we had a healthy living check in weekly. Any interest?

I've been wanting to do something like this - but it sounds so hard!  Hopefully you ladies of May16 will inspire me!!

[helloerrbody]

Sept 9, 2015 16:25:08 GMT -5 Sammich_Cat said:

So the nurse took my information and the doctor will approve or deny me in one to two days. WTF? I've never heard of anyone denying a new patient.

That is strange! Are they checking to see if they think you need to being seeing them since they are specialists? 

[Sammich_Cat]

Sept 9, 2015 19:47:47 GMT -5 helloerrbody said:

Sept 9, 2015 16:25:08 GMT -5 Sammich_Cat said:

So the nurse took my information and the doctor will approve or deny me in one to two days. WTF? I've never heard of anyone denying a new patient.

That is strange! Are they checking to see if they think you need to being seeing them since they are specialists? 

I have no idea! I think they must be in very high demand - one doctor didn't have an appointment until January! I just said 'specialist' to simplify my question - but they are just a group of doctors who are willing to do VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section -very hard to find). 
They asked some questions about my health - I guess they don't want to take on someone who would probably not do well with VBAC due to physical issues.  I think there are a lot of factors that contribute to whether a VBAC will be successful-such as BMI-according to the VBAC studies the government did.
I'm not really sure. I'm kind of intimidated.

[emc]

my practice does VBAC, when possible. I know because their welcome letter mentioned it several times. I hope you can find someone.

[fishbulb]

Sammich_Cat, for us it also depends on whether the hospital you deliver at will allow VBACs. If this practice doesn't work out maybe you could talk to you desired hospital's L and D unit and see if they have any recommendations, or at least a list of doctors with privileges there.

[Sammich_Cat]

Sept 9, 2015 22:36:19 GMT -5 fishbulb said:

Sammich_Cat, for us it also depends on whether the hospital you deliver at will allow VBACs. If this practice doesn't work out maybe you could talk to you desired hospital's L and D unit and see if they have any recommendations, or at least a list of doctors with privileges there.

Yeah, I was assuming that any doctor that said they do VBACs would have a hospital they have admitting privileges at, but I'll have to make sure when I finally get to talk to someone!

If this doesn't work out, I'll try that next, thank you!   I just hope this process doesn't take too long!

[teraiin]

Good morning everyone!

I'm at work, staring at the clock. Waiting for when I get to leave for my appointment.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[ivedonethisb4]

Sept 10, 2015 8:20:31 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Good morning everyone!

I'm at work, staring at the clock. Waiting for when I get to leave for my appointment.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Me too!

What time is yours? Mines not until 2:45 but my Drs office is like 2 hours from where I work.

[k3am]

I'm at work also. I have 4 hours until I need to leave for DD's neuro appointment, and I'm questioning whether it's worth it to try to come back afterwards.

[teraiin]

Sept 10, 2015 9:28:19 GMT -5 ivedonethisb4 said:

Sept 10, 2015 8:20:31 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Good morning everyone!

I'm at work, staring at the clock. Waiting for when I get to leave for my appointment.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Me too!

What time is yours? Mines not until 2:45 but my Drs office is like 2 hours from where I work.

11:15. So only about half an hour to go.

[mrssqueegy]

I try not to work Thursdays so today is my day off. I'm waiting for my Pilates class to start, then I have to go to the lawyer's office and the passport office to get a new passport for DS. Woo hoo. Exciting day. I need a nap. Stupid pregnancy insomnia.

[ivedonethisb4]

Sept 9, 2015 16:25:08 GMT -5 Sammich_Cat said:

So the nurse took my information and the doctor will approve or deny me in one to two days. WTF? I've never heard of anyone denying a new patient.

Where are you from?

I'm searching for a vbac friendly dr too..it's so hard in this area!! I'm going to call one office today and see what they say..in the meantime I'm being seen by my regular OB.

[littlelion]

teraiin,ivedonethisb4,k3am, GL at your appts!
mrssqueegy, how come you take Thurs off not Frid? I used to work from home every Friday at my last job. It was awesome.

[mrssqueegy]

Sept 10, 2015 10:20:00 GMT -5 littlelion said:

teraiin,ivedonethisb4,k3am, GL at your appts!
mrssqueegy, how come you take Thurs off not Frid? I used to work from home every Friday at my last job. It was awesome.

I have scheduled work on Friday that I can't miss so I can't take Fridays off.  I wish I could.  But Thursdays are nice too, it breaks the week up.

[Sammich_Cat]

I just want to put it out there that I'm kind of happy there will be less people here than were on my BMB on TD. Much easier to get to know people better and most stick around the whole time instead of drive-bys.

[nepatsgal]

Sept 10, 2015 13:09:52 GMT -5 Sammich_Cat said:

I just want to put it out there that I'm kind of happy there will be less people here than were on my BMB on TD. Much easier to get to know people better and most stick around the whole time instead of drive-bys.

I totally agree. I was mostly a lurker on my old BMB because I couldn't keep up with the number of posts. I like how I can keep up with everyone and actually know the person by their username.

[teraiin]

Sept 10, 2015 13:09:52 GMT -5 Sammich_Cat said:

I just want to put it out there that I'm kind of happy there will be less people here than were on my BMB on TD. Much easier to get to know people better and most stick around the whole time instead of drive-bys.

It definitely lends itself to a closer knit group too, you're right.

[littlelion]

It's a good size. We might be able to start daily random threads next week!

[emc]

Is the randoms thread an appropriate place to ask about anxiety and intimacy? Have you done the deed since finding out? I know that we'd be ok to do it, but my anxiety is way too intense right now.

[littlelion]

Sept 10, 2015 15:15:42 GMT -5 emc said:

Is the randoms thread an appropriate place to ask about anxiety and intimacy? Have you done the deed since finding out? I know that we'd be ok to do it, but my anxiety is way too intense right now.

We haven't avoided sex yet because I'm afraid to. I have said no to DH when I was feeling super tired a couple weeks back. In previous pregnancies, I would avoid almost until 10 or 11 weeks. It's normal to spot sometimes after sex but it freaked me out esp with my history of MC. Do what makes you feel comfortable. I preferred to give DH a BJ instead of worrying needlessly. In my last pregnancy once I got into 2nd tri, we were intimate until the baby started to move. Then DH was the one freaking out.

[mrssqueegy]

No sex here but I'm on vaginal progesterone so it's super gross.

[teraiin]

Sept 10, 2015 15:15:42 GMT -5 emc said:

Is the randoms thread an appropriate place to ask about anxiety and intimacy? Have you done the deed since finding out? I know that we'd be ok to do it, but my anxiety is way too intense right now.

We have done the deed a few times since getting the BFP but we were definitely anxious. We aren't as often because between our schedules and me being tired it just hasn't fit. We also would probably also be slowing down too since we aren't TTC technically lol

[k3am]

Last time we did it like bunnies because I couldn't get enough.. this time I just want to sleep and try not to puke. DH is not thrilled, he was hoping for the upside.

[tincupchalice]

We haven't yet but just because I'm freakin' exhausted.

[singingsea]

We really only found out today. If I don't pass out on the couch I'd like to get some. Or at least foreplay.

[littlelion]

Sept 10, 2015 17:36:57 GMT -5 tincupchalice said:

We haven't yet but just because I'm freakin' exhausted.

Omg that was me the first couple weeks I found out. And when dh got upset because I denied him, I cried buckets and kept saying "I'm so tired, you don't know how tired I am"