Do you think the Pediatrician should know the possibility of baby being an OC?

I'm in the same dilemna Autumn. And I think that the pediatrician doesn't need to know unless there's a problem. At least thats what I've decided.

Take care,
e.

My ped doesn't know. I feel there is no need to him to know unless a problem shows up. Right now the kids are fine and I know XMM family history. So unless a blood tranfusion or something comes up, then the Dr will know.

I've been thinking along those same lines. Plus, we don't even know for certain, so why tell Dr. a "maybe"?

I wonder though, if health emergency arises, (other than just needing blood), where a relative could be helpful to baby, how much time does it take to receive DNA results?

Autumn it takes about 5 days and the results can be faxed, then hard copies sent via mail or fed-x.

Why not inform your doctor? He doesn't care. He is bound by the same kind of privacy laws that an attorney has to adhere to. Besides, he probably sees a bazillion patients every day and your case is probably one of many that are similar. Your case will just blend into all the others and be one of the herd. They are usually not judgmental about this kind of thing unless he's a quack in a small gossipy town.

I saw a problem occur when I was at the pediatrician office and a step dad brought in the child. The office staff was giving him a hard time because he didn't have the proper authorization to bring the child in for medical treatment. Okay I worked in a medical place and I realize why they have to follow certain procedures but it does cause a problem that I observed and therefore choose not to bring up unless I feel the need.

Dear dear Aut <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />

Well, we've chosen NOT to tell the docs either. Even with the problem with Abbi's eyes, which is not life threatening, but when asked the medical history, I gave mine and Sailorman's. Also, there are times when it is something like a transplant or such that even the siblings are not a match. And, at that point, many times they do the blood work for all family members first, then go to the donor lists if no family member matches.

I have never felt funny about our decission to not tell the docs about Abbi's beginnings. She is a very healthy little girl, and, other than her eyes, has not had any severe problems.

Hope I was able to help.

Love,

Tigger <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

cat~

Yes, our pediatrician is in a huge practice, however I've been going to her for 17 years, so I do tend to stand out, as in most of the staff knows me, not to mention I'm kind of an oddity. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> Not only that, but we share a few mutual friends. She sometimes tells me others have asked how I'm doing, or relays a "hi" from someone. For her to know something that only my H, myself and possibly x-om know would make me very nervous.

I understand patient/Dr. confidentiality, but would it hold true in this instance? I'm not her patient. Would the fact that I would only be telling her of a possibilty be enough to bind her to confidentiality? I honestly don't know the answers. Perhaps someone familar with this could tell me.

Tig~

You are too cute. Yes, you were able to help. You always do. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> You gave Sailorman's health info. though?

ntmo~

5 days? Yikes, that wouldn't really work in an emergency situation. Something to think about.

Thanks guys,

~aut

It just goes to show that we all have our reasons for keeping this situation secret from certain people.

I concede... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Love

Cat =^^=

Understand though, when it comes to the health of our baby, our desire for secrecy takes a backseat.

I would tell the Dr. today if I believed it were necessary. I'm just not sure it is.

Worse than the Dr. knowing would be a situation where we would have to contact x-om. For the sake of baby's life, I would do that too.