This Blog is for My Little Bud, so I will try not to be too negative here, but Dr. S. really was rude today, and he upset me very much. I came away from the appointment quite stressed out and angry, because the doctor was focusing on negative things which I felt were not pertinent to my treatment during this pregnancy (i.e., my daughter's presence at the appointment [Guess it's not allowed, but no one told me that!], my family doctor's lack of providing correct information and recent lab results, me not returning diabetic equipment used for my first pregnancy, etc.). Anyway, it's a long and irritating story, and I'm trying to let it go (operative word being trying).
In summary, he says that I have been diabetic since May (That's news to me!), and I should have been on insulin before I got pregnant.
So, tomorrow I am taking the day off to get all my Gestational Diabetes business in order. I'm going for the official 2-hour Glucose Challenge Test first thing tomorrow morning. Then, I am heading to the pharmacy to get all NEW diabetes equipment: new glucose meter, test strips, insulin pens, needles, alcohol wipes, record book, and of course, the insulin itself . . . Oh, joy . . .
Sorry for the sarcasm there. As Daddy reminded me, "You wanted to be pregnant again!" (In other words, "You knew you'd have to go through all this again, so don't complain!") Well, of course I/WE wanted to be pregnant again! Of course I knew what I was getting myself into! I just thought Dr. S. would give me a little more credit due to my previous experience, and we'd work together as a team. Instead, he lectures me about non-pertinent issues, and insists I get all new equipment, and go see the Dietitian and Nurse-Educator again (even though I still remember how to do the glucose monitoring and injections, and I still have the specialized diet they gave me last time, which I've already been following for almost a month now!).
Oh, my goodness. As you can see, I am worn out today--emotionally, and also physically. That's why this entry is called "Oh So TIRED": because I AM TIRED.
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I really hope we see good things on the 8-week ultrasound (a week from today). It will cheer me up and help me focus on what's important: Our Little Bud!
[Phooey on cranky doctors! :-) ]
3 comments:
You want me to go kick his ass for you? Just say the word- I'm cranky today too!
Love you sis.
~D
Hey, I'm with D !!!!
--though I'm not cranky--but I'll kick old "Dr. Grouchy pants" too!
Now that he has this out of his system, let's hope the rest of your pregnancy is stress-free :))
Love you more!
Ah I"m sorry to hear your appointment was crappy...silly doctors!!! I hope the rest of your appointments and days go well. Thinking lots about you. luv Susan
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