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2 month appointment

Yesterday we went to Quentin's two month pediatric appointment.  After having some issues with the family practice billing we decided to try the pediatric practice we were thinking about going to.  Even though they eventually conceded in our billing issue I decided to check out the other place because I wanted someone who specialized in children.  Our old doctor never mentioned anything about giving our baby vitamin D drops and I felt like there might be other things she might not think about telling me and she probably doesn't read up on all the new baby information.  

So we went to the new place and our doctor is one of the top pediatricians in our area.  It's a big practice, but as long as you make the appointment way in advance you can get the doctor of your choice.  Even though Q had to get a couple shots, it was a pretty good experience.  The doctor seemed very competent and brought up things the other doctor never did, like making sure foreskin didn't grow back requiring another circumcision and how to clean that area.  

They also gave us all his stats with the percentiles and a sheet with information about what he should be doing and what we should be doing which is very helpful.  They are open from 6 AM-8 PM which is really nice, and they have a nurse available to answer your questions from 7 AM-7 PM.   I thought it would be crazy with all those doctors and patients, but it was actually a very calm experience and I was nervous about Q getting the shots so it could have been worse.  Q was very calm with the doctor too, which he wasn't always with the old one.

Last evening wasn't too much fun.  Quentin's legs were hurting and he cried like I've never heard him cry, and he's cried pretty loudly while trying to go to sleep.  I had to hold him all evening to try and comfort him.  We gave him some Tylenol and he slept pretty well.  I thought the worst part would have been actually getting the shots but it was much worse later on.
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Sara said…
OMG! I can't believe they did not tell you about the drops! If you are exclusively breastfeeding you have to give the baby that. We also got percentile information, to see where Olivia is. It sounds like you made the right decision to switch. I know shots are the worst! Just want until he gets to 12 months there are 3 or 4 at that!
April 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM
Amanda said…
My pediatrician did not tell us we had to do the Vitamin D drops, even when we asked, and our daughter was exclusively breastfed until 13 months. He said it was not necessary. I think there is a lot of variance between what doctors feel is important based on the stuff they've learned through conferences, etc. I definitely feel more confident having my little one seen by a pediatrician instead of a family practice and sounds like you feel like you made the right switch. Hopefully the rest of his shots go better. Saoirse had a rough time with her first round but then after that, they've basically been a piece of cake!
April 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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