So we have finally set up an appointment with the pediatrician! We are going next Tuesday, Jan 10 at 4:30 pm (putting that much detail is partially to help me remember!! lol). So now I need to come up with things to look for and to ask about, any suggestions are welcome!
I already know that he has a 24 hour clinic, which is good. There are two doctors in his practice, and then for the 24 hour clinic they use pediatricians from the surrounding area as well, so it probably won't be my doctor if we have to use it, but they will have all the medical history already, without me having to remember everything and they will be able to call my doctor if anything is needed.
This is the doctor that came and talked to our baby class at the hospital, so I know he has a good working relationship with the hospital and I know some stuff about him
Things to find out...
A well baby/sick baby waiting room? I guess this is important so Micah doesn't catch yucky germs from the waiting room?
Does he come to the hospital when Micah is born to check him out? I'm pretty sure this was a yes, but I want to verify and to find out when he normally comes and what he does.
Does he do circumsion in the hospital or later on at his office? Found out at my baby class that not all pediatricians do it at the hospital. And when does he do it?
How long after we get released from the hospital do we go to our appointment with him?
I do know that he is a strong supporter of breastfeeding, which is good.
Most importantly...has he ever heard of Ehlers-Danlos? I don't care if he hasn't heard of it, but I do want him to seem very interested in it and willing to do research on it so he can care for Micah in the best way possible. My favorite doctors are the ones that seem intrigued by Ehlers-Danlos, are willing to admit that they don't know anything or very little on it, and the next time I see them I can obviously tell they've done their research on it.
What else do I need to ask about? I'm so lost.
Less than 31 days to figure this all out! Because Micah will be here in only 31 days..AH!
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