Interviewing the Pediatrician

Today, I had a prenatal appointment with the pediatrician to interview her and see I think she is the doctor I want for Cote. I had no idea what to expect, and I was so anxious. This was my first real mommy task. There was no one there to hold my hand through it, but I am so glad that I did it!

I showed up, and they were already ready to see me which is a great sign! They had well-waiting and sick-waiting rooms! Another plus! I had a quick tour of the facility and a folder FULL of information. The folder has all kinds of advice and information on every topic I could imagine. (When I was preparing for the meet-and-greet, I googled questions that would be good to ask. Some of the topics were forms of communication, hours that were kept, immunization policies, beliefs on breastfeeding, etc. All of this information was covered in the folder.)

The doctor came in a few minutes later. She was such a sweet heart. She was so easy to relate to and was more than willing to answer my questions. We seemed to have a lot of the same views which is very important. I also really liked something she said. She explained that she believes that parents and pediatricians need to have a working, trust relationship. If she doesn't trust me and that I will follow her advice and be honest with her, or if I don't trust her and that she knows what she is talking about and wont steer me wrong, then we wont be able to work well together. I think she had a great point. Just like any other relationship, this one should also be built on trust.

I'd have to say she is a keeper!! She is also a new mother, so she is going through the same experiences. Another factor that makes her the right choice to me.

Since she does not have rights at the hospital that Cote will be born at, she wants to see her forty-eight hours after we get home from the hospital. Then her next appointment will be at two weeks. Thus begins the excitement of regular doctor visits!!

I cant wait!! ;)

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