My bloodwork came back from the Hemotologist- Protein C and Protein S are NORMAL!!!

At least that is something... :) Had an MRI today; non-related to this blog's theme/purpose and yet of note. I have had a headache for a year- a strange enough headache that I finally went in to have it checked out...

I go into WIFEM on Monday for bloodwork continuing with this cycle. My husband and I had a talk after leaving WIFEM last week. He is not happy with the attitude Dr. G projects. He doesn't like the fact that when I/we/he phones in that we are put on hold for 5-10 minutes, depending on when we decide to hang up and call back in. Or that they are slow to provide us with information after their having assured us we would be contacted promptly.

We spoke with Dr. G last week after my ultrasound and bloods and my husband said that my assessment that she is sort of (short? clippy? rough?) is not any sort of at all. She didn't smile or offer support or offer anything but this pinched little face. I thought it was just me, but he isn't happy with her presentation/bedside manner either. It is funny as when we initially went in all dressed up and such she was much more warm.

After this portion of this current series of testing is complete we are seriously thinking of finding a new clinic. Lane actually made an appointment for me at UPenn but I cancelled it pending the outcome of this month's testing. I think I will phone them back next week if something doesn't give.

In any case I miss my sweetie. He's in Florida this weekend for the Superbowl; spent a pretty cent on his ticket and was sweet enough to offer me to go along. Not that I'd ever want to interfere with his ManFun... :) In all honesty I'd rather be here. Or in the Caribbean. But as I had testing to attend to I stayed home. We are going to Vegas and on another Cruise next month, so I have that to look forward to...
 
   

 


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rockhockermom on
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sounds like progress, and I'd definelty check into another dr. It is vital that you be at ease with someone who is delving that deep into your personal life. Dr's have tons of patients, but they need to remember that those patients are PEOPLE, not just charts. That is why we left or family doctor and now have new dr's. You have to insist on good service, you pay for it! Prayers being sent up for you!
withchild on
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You know? It is difficult to speak our Dr., let alone actually SEE her...

When a test returns with loopy results we wonder why she doesn't take the time to explain where we are and where we are going as we move through this process.

Last Wednesday when we went in- and we go in first thing in the AM at 6:30 AM for these first come first serve tests/appointments- no one knew if we were seeing Dr. Guttman and then one person told us we had a 'blue sheet' in our file which meant yes, we would see her and then 10 minutes of waiting in the waiting room led us to inquire exactly when we'd see the Dr. and then after waiting we were told we WERE NOT seeing her...

The lab people tell me one thing as far as what my next appt. is and then the Dr. gives a different time and day...

It is obvious we are just a name on a roster and for this we plan to move on.

Ugh... Not to vent to you all of my many issues with this process, but I don't think our first choice of clinics was the best choice for us. We don't necessarily need hand patting every visit, but to be kept informed would be nice!

We are going to look into more interpersonal type clinics where patients develop a working relationship with their doctors...

I soooo hope you are feeling well and progressing well with your pregnancy. A prayer also to your little son as he grows!
sandyquill on
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Your husband is in J-ville? Did he manage to get an actual hotel room? I hear they're at a premium. I hope he has a good time.

Glad to hear about the bloodwork, sorry about the hormone levels.  This pregnancy stuff can be really unscientific for being biological, you know?

Sigh.

Best wishes, as always.   

elizabethsrealm on
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Nice to see you here Sandi; and yes, I agree with your comments.

My new friend Connie, who I met at my gym went through the entire gamut of what I am going through now. After 2+ years of it she and her husband decided to adopt out of the country. Shortly after she became pregnant with twins- something I am hearing more of and more of in different tones...

My husband and his group bought tickets/airfare/hotel accomodations far, far in advance. They have been doing this for 4 years running- old sports at it are they!
silvara7 on
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It definitely sounds as if this clinic is to impersonal for your personal needs.  Sure, maybe they are doing all the right tests for the right reasons, but they also have to take care of YOU and your HUSBAND. 


I've heard of many women becoming pregnant when they finally adopt a baby, but I wouldn't put all my hopes on it.


Good luck!


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