1st Trimester

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Hi all!  I just wanted to share the happy news that on Saturday I got my BFP!  DH and I are still a little in shock, but are super excited.  I called my GYN today & have an appointment this Thursday afternoon.  I'm only about 4 or 5 weeks along (my EDD is 5/16/2014).  What do you guys think will happen at this appointment? I know each Dr. differs, but I was just curious.  I don't think I've been as nervous or excited for a dr appointment in my life!!! 

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BFP#1 9/14/2013  ||  EDD 5/25/2014  ||  mmc discovered on 11/1/2013  ||  d&c on 11/6/2013
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  • Congrats!! I just got my BFP on Wednesday. Hubby and I are in shock, too. I don't think it's really sunk in yet - I'll probably get that feeling once we tell our friends and family, and once i start to show. My due date is Memorial Day (5/26/13).

    I have my first OB/GYN appointment October 8th... I don't know what the first appointment will be either. I'll be around 7 weeks I think? I don't know if that appointment includes an U/S to verify that the baby is in there and has a heartbeat, etc. I don't know if that's too early to tell... but I guess we'll see!! I hate waiting that long, but it gives me time to jot down questions I have to ask my doctor. 

    Good luck with everything!! :-)
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  • Uh - my due date is 5/26/14. Let's not go back in time, here. Silly me... LOL 
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  • My doctor does u/s confirmations, but many don't. You may get bloodwork done, may have a pelvic exam. Usually they talk to you about diet and exercise, mine mentioned weight gain but only because I brought up my issues with gaining. Get an Rx for a prenatal, and see if you have any early pregnancy concerns. Then schedule you for your next appt in 4 weeks.
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  • Oh okay - Yeah, I have questions about weight gain. I have a little extra cushion to begin with, and I gain weight super easy...so I don't think I need to gain THAT much weight, and I definitely want to be healthy and doing exercises. 

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    I started my first pregnancy at 165lbs, gained no weight the first trimester, about 10-15 second tri, then like 40 third tri. My doc actually wasn't concerned about my weight gain and we left the hospital at 190-195. In June I weighed 180, lost 10lbs in July, and have gained it back since BFP. My goal is to be at 175-180 by week 20, and not hit 200 this pregnancy. My doc thinks its definitely doable, and I'm good to try and lose/maintain to that point.
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  • I think I need to make a weight-gain goal sheet or something... I am 5'11 and currently around 180. In January, I was 200, so I've lost 20 so far this year. I'm good with gaining it back, but definitely don't want to gain more than about 35 overall. But I guess we'll see how it goes!! 
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  • They'll weigh you, draw blood, and probably do a pelvic exam. 7 weeks is too early to hear a heartbeat - they will be more concerned about the hCG levels in your blood (aka beta levels). They'll explain do's and don'ts and make sure your questions are answered, then probably schedule you in 4 weeks to see you again as long as everything looks good.  Best wishes!
      


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  • They'll weigh you, draw blood, and probably do a pelvic exam. 7 weeks is too early to hear a heartbeat - they will be more concerned about the hCG levels in your blood (aka beta levels). They'll explain do's and don'ts and make sure your questions are answered, then probably schedule you in 4 weeks to see you again as long as everything looks good.  Best wishes!
    Awesome - thanks tisunge602.... that helps. :-) 
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