So, you'd think I had this all figured out with 2 kids already...

I'm newly pregnant with #3, I'm 35, will be 36 when #3 is due.
I called today to schedule my first prenatal appt, but they don't want to see me until 8 weeks! With my previous 2 at the same obgyn, I had already had my first prenatal and the separate appointment for a dating ultrasound.
I expected at least the same, if not more visits because of my age. Are my expectations off? I don't want the office to delay my prenatal screenings and, in my opinion, not starting the first appointment until 8 weeks is already in the wrong direction. Am I overreacting?
I also can't get my endocrinologist (for hypothyroidism) to see me until I'll be 9.5 weeks. When pregnant, aren't we supposed to get tested early and often? Should I call the OB to try and get an earlier appointment because I can't get an Endo appointment?
Thanks all!
Re: lots of questions
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Though, I really thought I would be seen sooner because I was seen at 6 weeks and 5 weeks with my first and second kids.. Add in my "advanced maternal age"... I guess I just got my mind set on an ob appointment in the next 2 weeks with an u/s a week later.
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I had bloodwork done but that is it.
I know some do not have US at all in first trimester.
My first appointment isn't until I'm 10 weeks. It's pretty standard to be seen only once or not at all in first tri if you have no history of loss.
I don't know for sure yet, but I am only expecting 1 U/S at 20 weeks for this pregnancy.
Baby #1 due June 5th, 2014