Today I called the hospital, as I need to find an obstetrician to get my files transferred to and start my pre-natal care.  I’ve decided to go public for a few reasons… I don’t really have my own doctor, I don’t want to pay the out of pocket expenses from my private health insurance (full obstetrics don’t kick in for another month after Bub is due) and because I was born in the same public hospital – and if it was good enough for me, it’s good enough for my bub too.

 

They have advised that they do shared care with GP’s and that I should continue (?) to see my own GP until my 12 weeks scan.  I had to explain that I don’t have a GP, but that I will try to find one.  I can have my appointments at the hospital, but they don’t have after hours appointments, so it’s probably better if I find a GP that can help.

 

The ante-natal clinic has advised that I see their specialist for a one-off appointment, and then the specialist will decide if I should continue to see him, or if I’m okay with the GP.  That’s scheduled for two weeks away, so I will have to leave work early… no idea how that’s going to happen yet.

 

In addition, I need to do my “booking in” appointment with the midwives, which will take 1 ½ to 2 hours! At least that appointment is early December and scheduled for 8.30am, so might be easier to fit in.

 

All these appointments are going to be tricky as I will be starting my new job on Monday and need to hide any doctor visits until at least my 12 weeks – I’ve decided to tell my boss before the end of my probationary period, but as soon as my safe period has passed – no point in upsetting the new company with my news if something terrible happens.