Monday, December 08, 2008
Do I have to pay for this?
Since Kaiya was born in Japan, this is really my first experience dealing with OB visits in the US. Today we had a Dr. appointment. It's our second one. The first one with all the questions and the exam was taken care of by a PA, so this was our first time meeting one of the 5 doctors in the practice. We have to drive all the way to Twin Falls, which is about 45 minutes away. Then we sat in the waiting room for about 20 minutes. Finally, it's my turn, and the nurse weighs me and takes my blood pressure. The doctor comes in, finds the baby's heartbeat, asks if I have any questions ( I don't), then tells me to schedule to come back in 4 weeks. So we leave. An hour of driving and waiting and 5 minutes of doctor time. So we left the office, and I couldn't help but ask myself, "Do I really have to pay for this?". Next time I think I should just call and say we're still alive and feeling fine, I'll save you 5 minutes of your time. Not to mention save myself $100.
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SERIOUSLY! I cannot tell you the amount of times I've driven out of my way with one of my kids to some doctor who met with them for less than a minute to tell me something I already knew. Lame, lame, lame.
LOL! So funny and so true.
Yep. At first I wondered if I was doing something wrong since my appointments were so short. But that's just how those OBs roll. I can't believe you have to drive 45 minutes for each one! Just think about the end when you have to go every week! I wish there were some midwives within an hour of you. at least it would be worth it. My first midwife visit was like 45 unrushed minutes. I swear that one appointment was longer than all my 8 months of OB appointments added up together. Good luck and show us some belly pictures!!!
Ha! No kidding! I'm so blessed to live in a place where health care is free- I couldn't believe how much each appiontment cost when we were in Hawaii. Not to mention the blood tests! Are you eligible for supsidies(?) or a free clinic?
Have you thought about a midwife- such better holistic care!
you crack me up. your so a mother of two already. isnt it funny how you dont sweat the small stuff with your second. its more like you said " Im alive and doing well" Need there be more. LOL you crack me up. wait till your third you'll be scooping up food off the floor that he threw and reserving it to him. LOL
Ohh! That's crazy!
yeah, a lot of them seem like such a waste when you know everything is fine anyway!
I know, I know!!! I've had very similar appointments in the past, but am now struggling with keeping the doctor from whipping out crazy expensive ultrasound equipment for any and all questions/concerns I have...always ending in me dropping yet another $100 in the end! You just can't win!
Oh! We got something special from you in the mail and loved it!!! Thanks!
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