I received a call from the receptionist at the new doctor's office this morning. I have to admit, this Mommy probably overreacted a bit and got a little too worried after the initial phone call. Trust me, it wasn't my first time overreacting and I am sure it won't be my last. After I stopped to think about my initial conversation, I had spoken with the receptionist who might not have any medical background so of course, she would need to verify with the doctors before giving me any type of answer especially since Isabelle will not be one of their "typical" patients.
I was told the doctor has no issues with accepting Isabelle as a patient but did have some concerns with me delivering in SanDestin. Since he hasn't been involved in my care up to this point, his concerns were the same as mine have been. What if they have to transport Isabelle to Pensacola due to complications? The hospital in SanDestin is not set up for babies that might have complications. I explained a little of my pregnancy background and all of the doctor's that I am seeing including Isabelle's Pediatric Cardiologist who will be on the phone with the techs when she is born. I am sure that all of Isabelle's records will be sent to him for further review after she is born.
Now that everything is settled and I have stopped overreacting, I feel good about our change in doctors. Although, we will miss our other doctor and nurse so much, I am hoping that this change will make things a little easier on us for appointments. If I had not heard such great things about this doctor, I would never have made the switch. I would be willing driving where ever necessary to make sure all of my babies get great care.
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Tonya, I am praying for you. May God's comfort and peace surround you and that beautiful family He has blessed you with. What adorable boys you have.
Hi,
I saw your blog from Kelly's Korner. I just want you to know I am praying for you and your sweet baby girl. I feel like our stories are some what a like. We had two Son's and then Jana was born June of 08. We did not know she had Down syndrome. Let me just say two years down the road it is so much easier. God has a plan for you and your Princess. Jer 29:11
I am finding your blog from over at Kelly's, but as I look at your "followers" I see that you have a couple of my friends on your list, like Rebecca Bates, and Patti Rice "A prefect Lily". Such a small world when you have, or are going to have a child with Ds. Welcome, and congratulations. I am sure you know all there is to know, but I am gonna share anyway... over on Baby Canter there is a Ds pregnancy, and Ds board. Both are great for wonderful info. My son also has Ds. He is 3, and when I was Pg with him he had to be jostled awake all the time, and I was always panicing that he had stopped moving, so I'd go in to get monitored. He was not Dx'd till after birth, so I had no idea why he wasn't moven around that much. Ha! He has a VSD heart defect that has not needed repair yet. He really is the best thing ever. Your gonna know a whole new joy. Congratulations. I look forward to following your story!
The following blogger is a mom fairly new to the DS world, with her daughter Nella,and she may be an inspiration to you. http://www.kellehampton.com/
Her blog is called Enjoying the small things but hopefully the weblink works. Blessings on this journey.
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