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My trip to Tampa

Today I had a doctor appointment in Tampa with a new neurologist. Since no one close by will take my insurance, I had to drive 2 1/2 hours to see a doctor for five minutes. First of all, I walked in and heard the doctor complaining to the receptionist about another patient. I thought it was very unprofessional and I hope she didn't do that after I left. She finally called me into the room, looked at me and said "what do you want me to do?" I thought she was the doctor, not me, but I told her my obgyn wanted me to be seen to make sure I was doing okay with the dystonia during my pregnancy. "I can't do anything for you while your pregnant," was her response. I knew right then and there that this visit was a waste of my time. She didn't examine me at all.
The good thing though, is that I will be able to go see her after the baby is born to get botox injections. She also sent me to an orthotics place to get a new brace. The guy there was very nice and gave me a new brace to wear temporarily. He thinks the bones in my wrist have fused together and I will probably never be able to straighten it again. He thinks the best thing would be to get a cast and get it adjusted every other day. Since the drive is unrealistic, I am going to someone in Fort Myers on Monday to see what they can do. If they don't have anything for me, the guy in Tampa is making me a custom brace and mailing it to me. So, we'll see what works!

Yesterday I went to the high risk doctor to get an eccocardiogram of the baby's heart and an ultrasound. The doctor said she couldnt look any better!! She is 3 lbs 3oz already!! He said I am a week and a half ahead of schedule so maybe she will come early =)

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