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what is wrong with people?

I went to the doctors for signing the papers and see what testing needs to be done. I told her I don't want the testing. I didn't have it with my other 2 and I don't find it necessary. This woman was so rude and yelling at me because I don't want it. Yelled at me about breast feeding. About what I'm eating. About my whole life. I'm so stressed out now. I've done this before but this woman got me so worked up and now I feel like the worst mother in the world.
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I refused the genetic testing as well, you would think I told the Dr that I was a crack head the way she reacted! After talking to 4 different doctors and still refusing it I was getting mad!! Now when they ask (as they do at every apt) I just laugh and say I'm good.
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I don't feel like it's necessary to take it because when you go to get a sonogram, you can tell if a baby is going to be special needs or not because the ultrasound tech will verify that something is abnormal about the baby. But don't let her stress you or your baby out because she's not worth it but if I wasn't a changed person I'll probably curse her out but now how my personality is , I'll simply pray for her. Too blessed to be stressed!!!
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I would definitely tell the doctor that the appointment setter was rude to you. Those people can ruin a patient doctor relationship. It is not their place to give opinions or medical advice.
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Tell your doctor what happened. He likely has no idea what's going on. I work in healthcare and if he has a staff member doing these things he needs to be made aware. Just think of the next girl you'll be saving from this misery. :)
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I didn't get that testing done either. It's a waste of time and money. What does it matter if my child has down syndrome? I've known the sweetest happiest people to have it, I don't understand what's so wrong. I'll love my children no matter how they come. :)
It's not mandatory that lady had no right to speak to you like that.
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My doctor is fine with it. This was some women that sets everything up. I've never had to deal with her before and I've been with my doctor for 10 years. She also said my doctor was mean. He's been great to me I love him. And I find it really inappropriate to sat that to a patient.
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I declined as well. I said WHY DO I NEED IT....IT WONT CHANGE MY DECISION AND IM KEEPING MY BABY. My doctor was fine with it and agreed with my choice. Don't let her treat you that way. I'd switch doctors. And definitely don't let her make you feel bad at all.
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I didn't get it either. With my first i didn't really know and my doctor just told me to get test done so I did. I have a different doctor this time and he asked me if I would have an abortion if there was something wrong. I said no I would not and he said ok those tests are just a waste of money and are not always right so no need to get them if you will continue the pregnancy anyways. Love my new doctor!  I would look for a new one if that happened to me.
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Some ppl are just inconsiderate bitxhes
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The screening or the actual testing bc im not gettn the testing done either bc it can be harmful to the baby. Plus even if ur baby does have downsyndrom ther is nothing you can do abt it. Why have possibly dangerous testing done if u cant do anything anyway is the way i look at it. And as long as your eating enough or not to much your baby will be fine.
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Yeah don't feel bad. I opted out of that too. I would look for a new doctor.
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I declined it too. Don't feel bad.
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The testing for down syndrome and such. I was so shocked by what she was saying and usually I get right back at someone. But I haven't slept in days and was si emotional. Now I feel so stupid.
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I am not so nice and would have dropped a few f bombs to her lol
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What testing are you opting out of?
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Don't let her make you feel bad. Every mom has a decision to make and it doesn't have to be the same as the next mom's as long as it is right for you and your baby don't worry about. Those are her standards no yours
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