Meeting the Pediatrician

This is something that I just didn’t expect to have to do when I got pregnant.  I guess I was naive.  After all, I myself visit the doctor on a regular basis (not so much now but I used to “live” at the dr. ofc).  Even having a sister who has dealt with pediatricians for years, I just remained outside that little world as it really didn’t affect me.  That was, until now.

Joel and I met Dr. Jeffrey Simon today.  He had come recommended by a few people here at work, his cousin, and the lactation consultant.  Even my ob/gyn recommended him.  I had appointments lined up for his partner as well for Tuesday.  After today, I cancelled that appt.  Dr. Simon gave us a general tour of the office and then met with us in his office for about 20 minutes.  First and foremost, he is a Christian and isn’t afraid to put that out there.  He is ex navy and spent some time in Jacksonville so we immediately had a commonality.  All seemed to be pretty standards throughout the conversation regarding child rearing (spanking, sleeping, breastfeeding, etc.) so I pretty pleased.  It turns out that his wife has used the lactation consultant that taught our class as well.  He then mentioned that he and his wife are part of organic co-ops, have chickens, etc.  Not bad!!!  He is more than fine with delaying vaccinations but would have to refer me to the health dept. if I wanted to split the combinations shots up.  He offerred a few books and “authorities” some being Ezzo ‘Baby Wise’ and www.nogreaterjoy.org.  I was very pleased with his demeanor and his approach to talking with both of us.  Upon leaving, I told Joel that I was going to cancel the appt. with the other dr. as I’ll end of seeing him anyways eventually and if I need his expertise, I know I’ll be able to have access to it via Dr. Simon. 

So one more thing is now off my list of “to do’s”.  Joel is off today and is hanging Christmas lights and shampooing the carpets which are so desperately needing some TLC.  Saturday we’ll spend the day cleaning, preparing the nursery and I may even try to make a dish or two to freeze for after the birth.  I will also put up the rest of the Christmas decorations. 

I go back to the dr. on Monday and will have my Strep B culture done.  I believe after this visit, I’ll be on the weekly visit schedule.  It’s getting so close now that December is here.  It just blows my mind that in just a few short weeks, it will be finished and official and she’ll be in my arms for the first time, ready to meet those who love her already.