Comments on: Happiness is Watching Your Child Succeed, Part 3 http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2009/05/happiness-is-watching-your-child-succeed-part-3/ ...because Happiness is a decision! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:52:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jsmith http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2009/05/happiness-is-watching-your-child-succeed-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-923 jsmith Fri, 15 May 2009 17:57:27 +0000 http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/?p=855#comment-923 Andrea, I love your observations about the process. Indeed, residents are still in learning mode, and I think Kelly is certainly focused on building relationships with her patients. I'll make sure she takes a look at your comments -- esp the part about the Nurses knowing what's really going on.... Thanks for sharing! J Andrea, I love your observations about the process. Indeed, residents are still in learning mode, and I think Kelly is certainly focused on building relationships with her patients. I’ll make sure she takes a look at your comments — esp the part about the Nurses knowing what’s really going on…. Thanks for sharing! J

]]> By: Andrea http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2009/05/happiness-is-watching-your-child-succeed-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-919 Andrea Wed, 13 May 2009 11:53:35 +0000 http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/?p=855#comment-919 Something for your daugher . . . Unlike many moms my age (I was 37 & 39, respectively for each delivery) I purposely worked with residents, for both of my pregnancies. Why did I do that? 1) The resident would deliver my baby, which meant I didn't have to worry about having a doctor who I didn't know well be the one to help Tom and I through this process. 2) Since each resident has an experienced physican looking over their shoulder, I would have the benefit of two OBs. And as an older Mom, that's a good thing to have. 3) Frankly, I wanted a doctor who would listen closely, not be arrogant, and who would understand that was *my* prepancy and delivery that I *choose* to let them be a part of. Yes, it's all about me and my baby *grin.* 4) I really like working with energetic and curious learning professionals. Because I do my own research, and ask lots of questions the conversations tend to be a learning experience for both parties, and I like that. 5) And how did I pick my resident, if there was more than one at my doctors offices? I asked the nurses in a private conversation. Doctors who work well with their nurses, are often excellent with their patients. (I got this tip from a dear friend who is a physican in Seattle.) Something for your daugher . . .

Unlike many moms my age (I was 37 & 39, respectively for each delivery) I purposely worked with residents, for both of my pregnancies. Why did I do that?

1) The resident would deliver my baby, which meant I didn’t have to worry about having a doctor who I didn’t know well be the one to help Tom and I through this process.

2) Since each resident has an experienced physican looking over their shoulder, I would have the benefit of two OBs. And as an older Mom, that’s a good thing to have.

3) Frankly, I wanted a doctor who would listen closely, not be arrogant, and who would understand that was *my* prepancy and delivery that I *choose* to let them be a part of. Yes, it’s all about me and my baby *grin.*

4) I really like working with energetic and curious learning professionals. Because I do my own research, and ask lots of questions the conversations tend to be a learning experience for both parties, and I like that.

5) And how did I pick my resident, if there was more than one at my doctors offices? I asked the nurses in a private conversation. Doctors who work well with their nurses, are often excellent with their patients. (I got this tip from a dear friend who is a physican in Seattle.)

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