For my very first review of the year, I'd like to write specifically about Dr. Paige Ward, one of the doctors here at this practice. I cannot stress the importance of a good support team when you're a new parent. It takes a village to raise a child but when it's just you and your hubby, a phenomenal pediatrician saves is a lifeline when you have those sleepless nights worrying about your child.
As a proud first time mom who has absolutely no experience raising children, I had a lot of questions when my baby was born. How do I hold her? Is that noise coming out of her normal? is she supposed to be cross-eyed? She coughed. Does that mean she's sick? And so many poop questions. You'll be surprised how much you learn about poop and gas and farting when you become a parent.
As a mom who has a special needs child, my concerns are a little different than some other parents. I have to worry about her ability to breathe on her own, swallow, and hold her head. I have tiny white hairs on my head that basically serve as a timeline for when I get the most stressed and how long I've been stressed. Routine checkups aren't typical checkups for us and after 2 months of being in and out of the hospital, I can confidently say I've lucked out with one of the best doctors in Augusta. And I'm so grateful she's looking after my daughter.
I have seen Dr. Ward practically once every other week and she has never once made us feel rushed, uncomfortable, or uneasy with anything that was going on in the exam rooms. She walks in with a big warm smile (in a very timely manner by the way), listens to every concern you have, handles your child like they were her own and pushes for the best possible treatment options for your baby as well. She asks if your opinion on any other doctors seeing your child and really encourages you to open up 'cause as she likes to say, "this is what I would do if it was my child."
We always walk out of the office feeling confident and uplifted because our daughter's doctor has never once let us down. We go home with more knowledge, a game plan and a follow up plan every single time. It's the best feeling in the world knowing that someone so amazing has made it their business to make sure your kid is their top priority. And it's not just when you're in the exam room. We've received follow up calls at home and at the hospital from her personally because she's just that compassionate. All doctors should be like her.
If I won the lottery, I'd pay beautiful people to shower the ground she walks on with rose petals like in "Coming to America." And yes, she really does deserve it. read more
