Ok, I decided to follow all of your suggestions and I just sent my doc this email this morning:
Hi Dr. M,
I'm feeling some anxiety inbetween appointments wondering whether everything is going ok down there. Yesterday I noticed some slight brown discharge on my underwear which gave me a little concern. However, it was just one time and never appeared again. I dont have any other pain or bleeding, but based on my history, I cannot help but worry. My next appointment with you is June 16. Is there a way where I can come in just for a short check (ie. hear the baby's heartbeat) to make sure everything is ok before then? The one month wait in between appointments is difficult for me.
I'll update this post with his response. I'm anxious about going in because part of me doesnt' want to know if anything is going wrong, but I know I should because I will probably (most definitely, better be) finding out that everything is going right. It's kinda like another bloggy friend who wrote that she didn't want to find out the results of a test she had taken at the RE's. I completely understand the feeling. It's a feeling of wanting to know but not really wanting to know. You know? I'm a crazy lady.....
*** update: Doc wrote back (in two hours I might add, impressive!) He said: Hi [B MoM]. Yes, I will have the nurses call you to shedule an office visit.
I then received another email from an RN asking me to call the clinic to schedule an appointment. I have an appointment tomorrow morning 9:00 a.m. with another doctor (since my doctor is booked up today and tomorrow and we thought it best for me to come in). She did advise me to come in to the ER if I start bleeding heavily. (yikes!) I guess they're taking my mention of brown discharge as spotting...you know, in my mind, I didn't even relegate the situation to spotting status, so now I'm a little more freaked out.
It's weird, throughout the day, at times I'm worried, at times I'm not. Now, I'm in the "not worried" category, so I'm feeling a little foolish. It's just not me to be "unusual" and needing "special" attention....I like to be the norm, so this is all new for me and pushing me out of my comfort zone.
I will keep you updated about the appointment tomorrow. And I normally dont have to pay anything for my prenatal appointments, but for this one, I have to pay the normal co-pay....oh well, its worth it. I'm guessing they must get this sort of thing often, huh?
I think that was a great idea! MOST OB's are sensitive to moms who have a loss. So I am sure you will be able to be squeezed in.
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not crazy....a worried mommie :) I am sure everything will be great. ((hugs))
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ReplyDeleteThe best advice my OB gave me when I started seeing him for my pretnatal car with Nathan was this. Anything can be normal in a pregnancy... there is no set rule of them. He followed it up by saying, anytime a mom has reason to be concerned, is a good reason for them to check and make sure it's nothing to be worried about. I was always nerve wracked every time my doctor would ask if I had any spotting or cramping or, later on.. gush of fluid.. but those are just guestions they have to ask to be sure nothing is suspect. Just as you were advised to go to the ER if you noticed any red spotting.. it's not to worry you unnecessarily.. but rather so you know what to look for...(not that you aren't familiar). I am so glad you are getting in to see a doctor in the morning. That is outstanding news. And don't feel bad about being anxious. I NEVER felt secure with my pregnancy.. no matter how many times I heard Nathan's heartbeat, saw him on an u/s or felt him move later on in. I breathed a huge sigh of relief and relaxed a bit, when he was handed to me at delivery. I think that's natural after having had a m/c. My thoughts will be with you in the morning... however I am sure that God is looking out for you and your little one. Hang in there! *Hugs*
Oh I paid many extra co-pays for my freak outs. I hope your appointment went well! Update when you can!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a great doc! I hope all goes well.
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