Thread: Food or Bills?
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Old Feb 15, 2010, 07:15 PM
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I have a doctors appointment on the 17th for my OB. Im 7 months pregnant, got my insurance dropped when I was about 5 months pregnant, tried to get more and was denied officially three days ago. During that time, have been paying 368 dollars out of pocket (ouch).

My fiancee graduated finally - has his BS degree in Education. Sadly, he is only pulling in about 300 a month working 2 jobs. (both part time - Babys R Us and Sylvan.). At this point - were down to our last 100 bucks - he is using it now on grocery's. There is no way we will be able to pay for the doctor visit on the 17, but Im worried about the child because she hasnt been kicking as much...

Im thinking about going there, seeing the doctor, and not paying. (With her, you pay at the end.) The only bills we have been paying Since November have been electricity, water/gas, rent, internet, and well, food. Its been horrible trying to save money on food since Im pregnant and have to eat often. Still underweight even after all the extra food intake.

Feel like Im under a rock. Stopped taking my medications since the cost is RIDICULOUS without insruance (450 for a months supply!), and have been avoiding the bill collectors for months as well. (stopped talking to them when they threaten to take our food away.) And it made me paranoid about the phone and the mail since they said that (am schizoaffective and easily paranoid/frightened).

Its down to food or bills. Electricity, water/gas...internet vs food. Also, should I go in and con my doctor? Or should I tell them right up I cant afford seeing her and risk being denied or sent over somewhere else? Dont care about my mental state - just want my baby to be ok.
Thanks for this!
lynn P.