Vagrant Violet
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Hello, everyone,
As some of you may already know, I am almost 18 weeks pregnant with my first baby (about 4 full months along). Last Wednesday, my husband and I went to our obstetrician, who I had been seeing throughout my pregnancy. We were his very last appointment of the day, and toward the end of our appointment, he said, "Oh, just so you know, I will be attending a congreso at the time of your expected due date (April 17, 2013), so I will not be able to deliver your baby, and you will need to find another obstetrician."
I nearly shat myself right then and there, because of course this first pregnancy has been scary for me and I am experiencing the unknown in a country/language that is not my own. Our obstetrician (let's call him "Dr. F") gave us a single name of a doctor who he knew who was "great" who would be willing to see me "sobre turno" (because some doctors may not take me on since I am so far along in my pregnancy). To make a long story short, the earliest that I could have gotten in to see this guy sight-unseen to put all my eggs in one basket was Dec. 10, when I would have been 5 full months along. He practices at our clinic 2 hours a WEEK (the other places are too far out, like Pilar. My husband and I don't have a car). I had to put up a fight with the front desk to try to meet this guy for a few random minutes just to see his face and talk to him (no exam), but I'll be "on standby."
I've been trying to get over the shock and indignation of being dropped like a hot potato. I totally got the rug pulled out from under me in the worst way.
Please, this is super-important for me: If you are male or female,expat or local, it doesn't matter, I need personal recommendations for an obstetrician who meets the following:
1. Will be willing to take on a brand new client at 18+ weeks along
2. Accepts OSDE 210 (although I am willing to increase to 310 just to give myself more options)
3. Practices as close to Nunez as possible- Because of my full time job, it's very complicated for me to travel too far.
4. Has sufficient practicing hours in the late afternoon and beyond (at least after 5pm, because of my job).
5. Is someone that you personally know (or know of) who is recommendable and has positive reviews. At this point, I CANNOT take any chances and pull names out of a hat!
6. Will hopefully be able to get me in ASAP!
Nice, but not necessary:
1. General knowledge of English/open mind to non-native Spanish speakers (my Spanish is fine, but sometimes since I am dealing with very specific vocabulary, at least someone who will be patient and help me out if I have to describe a word or even draw a picture of it)
2. Can deliver at Sanatorio de la Trinidad San Isidro (the hospital where I would ideally like to give birth)
PLEASE- I would be very appreciative for any leads and/or recommendations!
Thank you for reading.
As some of you may already know, I am almost 18 weeks pregnant with my first baby (about 4 full months along). Last Wednesday, my husband and I went to our obstetrician, who I had been seeing throughout my pregnancy. We were his very last appointment of the day, and toward the end of our appointment, he said, "Oh, just so you know, I will be attending a congreso at the time of your expected due date (April 17, 2013), so I will not be able to deliver your baby, and you will need to find another obstetrician."
I nearly shat myself right then and there, because of course this first pregnancy has been scary for me and I am experiencing the unknown in a country/language that is not my own. Our obstetrician (let's call him "Dr. F") gave us a single name of a doctor who he knew who was "great" who would be willing to see me "sobre turno" (because some doctors may not take me on since I am so far along in my pregnancy). To make a long story short, the earliest that I could have gotten in to see this guy sight-unseen to put all my eggs in one basket was Dec. 10, when I would have been 5 full months along. He practices at our clinic 2 hours a WEEK (the other places are too far out, like Pilar. My husband and I don't have a car). I had to put up a fight with the front desk to try to meet this guy for a few random minutes just to see his face and talk to him (no exam), but I'll be "on standby."
I've been trying to get over the shock and indignation of being dropped like a hot potato. I totally got the rug pulled out from under me in the worst way.
Please, this is super-important for me: If you are male or female,expat or local, it doesn't matter, I need personal recommendations for an obstetrician who meets the following:
1. Will be willing to take on a brand new client at 18+ weeks along
2. Accepts OSDE 210 (although I am willing to increase to 310 just to give myself more options)
3. Practices as close to Nunez as possible- Because of my full time job, it's very complicated for me to travel too far.
4. Has sufficient practicing hours in the late afternoon and beyond (at least after 5pm, because of my job).
5. Is someone that you personally know (or know of) who is recommendable and has positive reviews. At this point, I CANNOT take any chances and pull names out of a hat!
6. Will hopefully be able to get me in ASAP!
Nice, but not necessary:
1. General knowledge of English/open mind to non-native Spanish speakers (my Spanish is fine, but sometimes since I am dealing with very specific vocabulary, at least someone who will be patient and help me out if I have to describe a word or even draw a picture of it)
2. Can deliver at Sanatorio de la Trinidad San Isidro (the hospital where I would ideally like to give birth)
PLEASE- I would be very appreciative for any leads and/or recommendations!
Thank you for reading.
