Ottakee Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 We have been seeing the same pediatric/adolescent/adult psychiatrist since older dd was 2. Today at our appointment she told us she was moving to New Mexico in the next few months. We got a letter last week saying she was leaving the practice but we were hoping that she was staying local.....or even in the state as we really wanted to keep her. I am just not thinking trips to New Mexico from Michigan several times a year are in the budget. My dd is the 2nd youngest patient she has ever seen and the youngest ever at the time we started with her. She has been awesome in helping to figure out other medical issues, ruling out lots of things, pushing for testing, etc.............all of those things I now tell others to do. I have a call into one now that i have met. The receptionist though said she didn't see siblings so I am not sure what is up with that..........unless she means adult siblings living on their own, etc. I am hoping she will see both girls as I think it is easier to follow the mitochondrial and other influencing factors when you see both girls. Just a sad day here. I think the doctor was also sad at having to say good by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I am so sorry. Huge hugs. I totally get what you are saying and your situation is even more challenging. We lost our pediatrician rather abruptly just a couple of months ago. We didn't even get to say goodbye. We've been with her nearly 15 years (since DD was in the womb :) ). We just got a letter saying she would no longer be practicing in this area. No other explanation. I'm so sorry, Ottakee. I hope you find someone else that works well. Best wishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I hope you can find a new one and someone who will see both your kids! I have a very loved therapist for my little son -- it would be very hard to lose her.... she has been with him from a young age (though he is still young) and she has a great rapport with him, and that just does not happen overnight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Sorry to hear this, it must be very hard to say goodbye to such a rock in your life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyomarie Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 It's hard to say goodbye to a doctor you have really liked! And what is it with New Mexico? I lost my favorite ophthalmology specialist- in MI- who had been my doctor for 12 years, to a move to New Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I'm very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Still waiting to hear if the new doctor will take both. It is hard as esp. my older dd has a hard time with new doctors, etc. It takes a long time to build her trust and after 17 years were were there with this doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 You know what's strange? For years, I've been thinking, I wish we could find a psych like Ottakee has. On multiple occasions I've spent hours on the phone going through a list of in-network psychs. In our area, almost none see kids and if they do they aren't accepting new patients. We found one place where we could make an appointment for several months out. My mom, who is a therapist, warned me that place cancels on her patients all the time. And sure enough, they cancelled. We went out of network and we've been paying out of pocket. It hasn't been fun. Unfortunately, having a good doctor who wants to monitor closely becomes very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Well, if anyone in NM wants a great psychiatrist, just pm me and I can give you her name. I am still bummed that our neuropsych moved to New Orleans just a few weeks before Katrina hit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wow, that's always a big adjustment, but after 17 years? Do you think she would do at least a few phone sessions that might ease the transition? Or Skype? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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