Recently I switched health care providers at 33 weeks of pregnancy because I was not happy with my current OB. For awhile, I didn't feel comfortable with her and felt her mannerisms were less than desirable. I felt bad about wanting to change and felt that I should stick with her because I've been seeing her all this time and she was my provider when I was pregnant with my son. At one point I had been accidentally schedule to see another provider in the same office and felt so comfortable and at ease with her. That's sort of when I first thought about switching but didn't have the guts to.
What finally pushed me to change was the treatment I got after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes. For someone who loves sweets it was like the world came crashing down. I was so upset and depressed when the OB was going over the things I could and couldn't have. It wasn't so much the food but her whole attitude was almost cold and uncaring. Every time I went into see her it was no..no..no. can't have this and can't have that. And after each visit I felt angry and pissed off, I literally wanted to tell her off. I couldn't understand why I couldn't have bread, she didn't explain the reason just said I couldn't have it. I know eating fruits and vegetables are important no matter what, it was the one thing she kept pushing. To be a bit of a wise *ss, I told her I don't like vegetables and all she could say was I had to find something. There was just no feeling of empathy. I had to ask another doctor what was the reason for no bread if you have gestational diabetes. Dr. B explained it calmly and rationally, giving me an honest but kind answer as to why. The way he responded and the answer given was calming and I responded much better.
So I reached on a mom Facebook group and asked if anyone thought of changing providers at 33 weeks. The response was amazing and provided so much positive feedback from everyone. One of the responders, Kyleen, worked for Dr. Christy Takemoto at Maui Lani Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Takemoto formerly worked at the facility I normally go for doctor appointments and I had heard about her. I took a chance, made an appointment, and have been completely happy! Everyone is friendly and outgoing, you immediately feel comfortable and at ease. Each visit Dr. Takemoto checks with me on how my blood sugar numbers are and doesn't have a cow if I tell her my numbers have been high a couple of times. But we both feel that it's due to my portion size and not so much what I've been eating. Having GD has been a struggle for me but now I have a supportive and compassionate physician to help me through the final weeks of my pregnancy. What's even better is that Dr. Takemoto may more than likely be the one to deliver my daughter, which is a nice change to know who will be the one in the delivery room!
