My Doctor

I came to the conclusion yesterday that I don’t like my doctor. Granted, I’ve only met him twice, but so far he has not left a good impression on me or Chad. The two times I have met with him I have felt incredibly rushed. He comes in feels my belly, listens to the heart beat and then says, “Any problems?” He doesn’t wait for an answer, but instead says, “Okay, great see you in four weeks.”

The whole process is overwhelming. During our first visit I was so stunned by the quickness of everything that I didn’t even ask one question—and believe me I have plenty. This time I was determined to get my questions answered. I spoke up and said, “I have a few questions.” I asked my questions, he quickly answered and did his usual, “Okay, great see you in four weeks.”

I just feel like he doesn’t *know* me or even *want* to know me. He probably doesn’t even know my name. He’s never asked a personal question and hasn’t taken one second to get to know Chad and I personally. He simply knows nothing about us. How can someone who doesn’t know me possibly care about me and my baby?

I don’t know. I’ve never had a baby before and I’ve never gone through this type of doctor experience before so maybe this is how all pre-natal visits are supposed to be. I just always envisioned a warm, caring relationship between myself and the person who would be caring for me and my unborn child.

I am thinking about changing. I absolutely do not want to stop going to New Horizons Women’s Care; however I think I may start seeing a different doctor in the practice. I wish I could see the FNP, Jodi through-out my entire pregnancy, but I can’t. Maybe I need a women—someone who can relate to me. Maybe Dr. Eich has been delivering babies too long and he has gotten out of touch with his patients, especially first time parents who are scared out of their minds.

We’ll see how our next appointment goes. If I don’t get a completely different vibe I will just ask to be scheduled with a different doctor for my next appointment. Besides, Dr. Eich might not even be the doctor to deliver Cayden since the practice works on a rotation schedule with the eight doctors on staff.