So we just checked another big "to do" off our list of pre-baby things to do. Only you all didn't know we needed to do this because I haven't mentioned it. We are 8 days away from my due date and until about three hours ago, we hadn't picked a pediatrician.
Well I had one in mind based on some friend recommendations, but after doing some research on her, I changed my mind and about a month ago decided I should try to find someone else. But I just kept putting it off, figuring we could always fall back on the doctor I had originally planned on using (even though I hadn't called to make sure she was still taking new patients. Details, details. We did research and make sure she accepted our insurance, so that's something.)
Based on multiple recommendations from my neighborhood mom's message board, we've picked a pediatrician and even went to a "new parent consultation" today. The group has 7 doctors, is only 10 minutes away from our house and seemed competent and like they would be a good group (but really, I have no idea what to look for in a pediatrician). We liked the doctor who gave the presentation and I especially liked that they have two separate waiting rooms - one for sick visits and one for well visits. They support alternate vaccine schedules, if you so choose to go that route, although we're planning on going with the recommended schedule. And they have a nurse on call at all times to answer any random between visit questions that you have. So we're going with them. We now officially have a pediatrician.
Lukas, do you hear that? You have a pediatrician. So you can come out now. Really, it's OK. We're all ready to meet you buddy. You even have a few more hours to be born on your grandparents 38th wedding anniversary - you'd be the best anniversary gift I could give them!
And the waiting continues...
As insanely impossible as this sounds (coming from one who is ready to kick the baby out of her uterus as well...) ENJOY your last few days of adult freedom. : )
ReplyDeleteGo out to eat at a restaurant that you love and will not see the inside of for a while. Take a romantic neighborhood stroll with your honey - no stroller necessary. Look at your boobs, appreciate them. They will never be the same. Sit in silence. Take a ridiculously long shower. Go buy yourself something pretty (earrings still fit right!?) that will be hard to justify when diapers and formula are added to the monthly budget.
Most importantly apologize in advance for the hormonal nightmare you are about to put your husband through....oh wait, it's me who needs to do that one.