We hadn't met her before. Se had inherited our file from another geneticist who is currently on maternity leave. Craig had spoken with the "replacement" geneticist a couple of times on the phone, but he'd never met her either.
The purpose of this visit was to discuss with her the possibility of our having another (biological) child. And what that would mean. And what the possible genetic risks may be. Given that our other three died, and no-one knows why. And what sort of support the hospital could offer us - both during the pregnancy and after.
We met with her for an hour and a half. It was a good meeting. I think it was maybe the only meeting we've ever had with a doctor where we walked away feeling she understood our concerns. And didn't dismiss them.
So now she's going to speak to other geneticists and other specialists. She's going to speak with the obstetric team and pediatric team at the hospital, to see what they can offer us, should we choose another (biological) pregnancy.
So we've set something in motion. Something that will help us decide. Decide whether to have another biological child. Because that's what this will do. It will make us decide.
And I really don't know what that decision will be.
But it was a good meeting.
2 comments:
I'm glad that you met with someone who understands and isn't dismissive. It makes me angry that you and Craig feel this is the first time that someone has actually understood your concerns.
I hope that the combined advice of all the specialists that she has offered to consult for you will help you to reach a decision. You are in my thoughts.
*hugs* so glad to read this and that you have something in motion.
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