I am happy to say that Dan and I have found a pediatrician for Freckle who we feel is the perfect fit.<\/p>\n
I spent quite a bit of time looking over a list of local pediatricians my obstetrician provided.\u00a0 I went to every website, went through each webpage learning what their hours are, how much education they have, how many years of experience, if they offer drop-ins, 24 hr. phone service to speak with a nurse, etc.\u00a0 After I narrowed my search down to 3 doctors, I went onto Yelp and looked up their names to see what other parents have to say about them.\u00a0 One doctor, in particular, had nothing but raving reviews.\u00a0 In fact, his entire staff had numerous positive reviews.\u00a0 So I called to set a consultation appointment and Dan and I were able to meet with him this morning.<\/p>\n
Upon meeting him, he seemed very nice.\u00a0 He gave us a short tour around the office before we went into his office to talk.\u00a0 I didn’t have many questions for him, to be honest.\u00a0 The few questions I did have for him, I felt he answered them very confidently and honestly.\u00a0 He seems very smart and I like that he empowers parents to make their own decisions on what we want to do with our child and supporting the parents’ decision.<\/p>\n
I know there are many pediatricians who are just so hardcore about how mothers *must* breastfeed.\u00a0 He said he’s very pro-breastfeeding, of course, but understands that it may not be for everyone for many reasons.\u00a0 Whether it’s because it has become physically impossible, because it’s not feasible with the mother’s job, or because she just plain doesn’t want to.\u00a0 He said he’ll support the mother whatever she decides.<\/p>\n
I also asked what his thoughts are regarding circumcisions, and I liked that he felt it’s a very personal decision and besides it being a rite of passage, that there are also benefits to it being done.<\/p>\n
His thoughts about antibiotics and immunization are on par to the way Dan and I feel about them.\u00a0 In fact, his sub-specialty is infectious diseases, so he is especially knowledgeable in the area.<\/p>\n
After taking up 30 minutes of the doctor’s time, I felt like we found the doctor of Freckle.\u00a0 Dan also felt the same way, which is great because he is really good at reading people.<\/p>\n
I am so happy to have this checked off our to-do list.\u00a0 It feels so weird “interviewing” doctors.\u00a0 I don’t recall my parents ever doing that in the 80’s for me and my siblings.\u00a0 We just went with whoever is in-network and is closest to our home.\u00a0 But I’m very glad we met with this doctor before Freckle’s birth.\u00a0 It gives me peace of mind knowing that there’s a caring, knowledgeable doctor ready for Freckle as soon as he is born.<\/p>\n
