You know, when you have all these complaints, but when you actually see the doctor and he/she asks how you are, and you say "oh, I'm good!" I do that all the time! I'm getting an ultrasound later today, and an exam(ugghh). I'm 37 weeks and sooo miserable! Any advice on how to actually tell my doctor all my complaints this time, instead of clamming up?
PennyLane
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Write all of your questions/comments/complaints in a notebook. Leave enough space in between each so that you can write down anything your doctor says for ways to help you through any of it.
I used to have that problem, with both of my previous pregnancies. This time around, I am hoping to take my own advice and be very up front and inquisitive and take notes of what the doctor says. Afterall, it's good to hear what he or she tells you, but once you go, if you've gotten a lot of info, how much of it are you really going to retain?
bassmaster_13
I thought you meant white coat hypertension or something. But yeah, i clam up as well. Best thing to do is to write things down a few days before hand and have it with you when you go to your appointment. That way, when they ask what's wrong, you have something to refer to at the time and it makes you feel more able to confront issues with your doctors help.
Really, make a list. Also, it would be a good idea to give yourself a pep talk before you go in. Tell yourself that you're an adult and if there is something wrong, you're perfectly capable of telling the right people about it. To say nothing is potentially detrimental to not only your health, but to your baby's health. I'm not suggesting you do it for your child, but it's important they know what's wrong so they can make a more accurate diagnosis.
Good luck.
Anonymous
Oh you are not alone!!!! I am the same way. I get REALLY nervous when they come in the room and even more when they come over with the blood pressure cuff. Which obviously makes my blood pressure seem high. So, now they wait til the end of the visit when i am more relaxed to take it. I completely understand where you are coming from. It is late in the game though and any concerns you have should be expressed. Write them down and then just ask away.
neytra
I understand i do the same thing, but its important, especially this late in the pregnancy to tell them everything. SO just write down questions, complaints, or anything you need to say and take it in with you. Then just get some confidence and dont worry about asking a stupid question!
Josie-Jo
Have a sit down and a cuppa tea or something, think about how you are feeling and then put it to paper... think about and note the most important points with a star and then go in and say that you have some points you wish to discuss with him and that it is important for you to get them out... read them out or even give him the paper however scrumpled up etc... it is SO important to get stuff off your chest and feel better, it is very good for you and your baby to feel relaxed and cool... just tell him/her... that's what they are there for !!! You will feel so much better the other side after spilling... I used to clamb up, now I pour out and people are so good about it and everyone feels better!! You can do it!! :)