So, since we moved, back in August, I've been taking Grace up to Milwaukee for her doc appts. Wednesday it took us a good hour to get home after her appt. :???: I like our doc there (she's our PCP) but, really, I am starting to feel like we can find someone in our area that we'll like just as much. Essentially, I'm over the drive up there.

When little man comes I'll have to have a doc that can see him at this hospital anyway. We'll need a doc down here to see him. So I figure we should just make the switch with both kids. No sense in keeping Grace up in Milwaukee and Charlie down here.

So... we're on the hunt.

I know our new hospital system does meet'n'greets with the docs, I just don't know when.

Do I call and make an appt for Grace? Do I tell them we're looking for a doc? What kind of questions do I ask? [whatwacko]

I'm tired already. ;-)

Have you considered asking your current doc for a referral? Especially if you really like your current one maybe she could refer to one that she thinks would work well for you.

I would call the specific doctor you are interested in and schedule an appointment to meet him, introduce Grace, etc. It would at least give you a feel for their personality. If you are into more home remedy/natural treatment you could ask if they would be supportive of that. Selective vax or no vax, are you going to be pressured to go against any convictions you have regarding that?

Just some thoughts, tht :)

Be thorough with your questions. One of the most important questions, do you double book. If they do then most likely the patient is not their top priority, money is. I'm now searching for a new ped because my old one decided that money was more important than what I thought or my kids best interests.

Honestly the ped search is horrible! Not trying to upset you at the get go and I'm sure as you posted above you aren't looking forward to it anyway. Moving and traveling as we had the past few years we jumped from ped to ped. Had a solid ped for 15 years too for emergencies in our home state whom we thought we loved, and always were searching, ugh I just gave up once we moved back to PA stayed with what I thought was a suitable ped for the kids.

Prayed over the issue. Finally in our local paper I saw a add for a local dr. who treated special kids and was a ped. I think a ped that deals with special needs kids in particular needs to have a great personality. But just kept this in my mommy brain file.

Than wham our insurance changed, huge medical crisis, we had to suddenly leave the practice I was just okay with-- leave with all 5 of my kids. I prayed, took the plunge and just went for it. Called this dr.I prayed about, who I did research, liked, but never met. But did meet when we brought the crisis child in. Found the smaller country dr. was my preference, this dr. hated the hustle and bustle, would talk to us an hour *if* we needed him. And here I thought I wanted the big practice, with 5 docs who could see me easily. Which maybe at one time suited my needs but now this doctor is a blessing.

What I'm saying find a ped that suits you, your children, your lifestyle, your hubby's job hours, future schools, shot preference but don't lose sleep over it. Its a bugger to change *but* you can easily change too. Its not something once your there you are stuck. Sure its not fun to change but Michelle really its not worth losing sleep and worrying over, find a reliable one you love--go with it, and if it doesn't feel right--search again, and again and again if need be. Its okay to do that.

Praying your first local pick is the perfect doctors for you and your babies.

Praying it all goes well - no real advice - I'm in procrastination mode for finding the boys a new dentist. urgh - such a pain to do.

Just ask people/friends that are in your area about who they'd recommend.

Janell

I have no advice either lol my boys saw my childhood pediatrician and then he got sick with cancer and it was already in advance stages so he passed away before he could get his office in order, his office closed and the state wouldn't let his wife run a dr office because she was certified to so she sold it and a new dr came and I love her, she is a big blessing, I prayed and God sent her and the funny thing is she has 4 boys too lol (which I didn't pray that lol but it was a good confirmation I should stay at that office lol) I would ask around, did you move churches to closer to where you live? If so you can ask around at church and see who they take their child too, it helps you feel more comfortable if you know someone that likes the pediatrician, but if you don't like them its not set in stone just try another place, you can normally look online on their reviews too see if that office has good remarks, normally if you google their name or office name and see if anybody left any bad reviews about them, GL :)

Thanks so much gals! You are so right... I'm not locked in once we get there!

I did ask our current dr for a recommendation but she can't really give one. She is pretty conservative in a lot of ways, but her primary issue is birth control. She won't recommend a dr that prescribes it.

I do have a few names from people from church. So I will have to call and see. The online reviews look really good for one doc in particular.

I'll just pray about it, ask questions, and change if it's not the right fit, right? Right! :)

Thanks again, ladies!