Is it normal to have to wait over 2 months for the first RE appointment?

Nikolie93

Short story:

39 and 1/2 years old with 3 losses, no children. My MC's are May 2013, April 2014, and October 2014.

I just got a call from the RE that my OBGYN referred me to and they said they would get all the paperwork and make an appointment..which right now is in January some time. Ugh, January?? Of course I am being impatient and would like to know what's going on but I wanted to see if this is normal before I start looking around for another RE.

Did anyone else have to wait over 2 months to get in with an RE?  (warning, possible dumb newbie question!) Even if you can't TTC at this point, can't they at least start testing to see if there is something going on?

Thank you ahead of time 

megrae12

Yes, I waited two months before seeing my RE. That is about normal for a specialist of any kind. 

Nikolie93

ok, thanks!

[Deleted User]

Totally normal.  In fact, I'm switching RE's, and the one I'm switching to does all of my monitoring (so I've been seeing him for 9 months) and I still have to wait over a month to get in to see him!

katie0919

I think I had to wait about 5 weeks or so? I remember feeling so disappointed! Sorry, big hugs.

BethKate2

I feel like it's somewhat normal, but I called for my first appointment on a Thurs or Fri, and they got me in for a consult the following Tuesday.

If I were you, I might call another RE to see how long the wait is to get an appointment with them.

Nikolie93

Thanks for the responses. I had been feeling ok but then I hear that news and it just made me feel crappy. I had asked some people I know and they were seen relatively quickly so I guess I want expecting that

I'm going to call around tomorrow but I hate those types of calls. I don't want to be "that" person but if the initial appt is 2+ months out I'm wondering about the other ones. It will be getting close to the date MH and I stated we would throw in the towel.

Sorry for the rambling!

nikiswimr

Sadly yes. I'm switching REs as we recently moved and I want to see someone closer and the waiting time is about that long.

Nikolie93

@nikiswimr‌ thanks for chiming in! I'm going to try a place tomorrow that my friend had good experience with. I'm not tied to the RE that called me today, I have no idea about them it was just a recommendation from my OB.

@LDubHawksFan‌ it wouldn't hurt to call around and see what they say. I really wish I would have started earlier but the fact I was getting pregnant and I had only had 2 MC's my OB said they typically won't do anything until #3 I'm sorry it's been over a year for you.

Frenchteachermama

Yes, but I also called back and told them to put me on a list if anyone cancels and I was seen a few weeks earlier!

Nikolie93

@Frenchteachermama‌ I am going to do that! They are calling me back once they get my paperwork to give me an exact appt date.

I explained my concern due to my age and maybe the Dr will look at my records and want me in earlier. FX!

ellebelle2384

Yes, definitely normal.  The RE I initially wanted to see took 3 months to get into.  We ended up going to a different RE because I could get into that practice within two weeks of my May loss.  I ended up keeping my consult with the other RE and didn't like her as much anyway, so I'm glad I "shopped around".

meredithcarole

Technically this is my 6th month of trying, but I made an appointment the middle of last month assuming it would take several weeks to get in (something I learned from this board). I had to wait 5 weeks (my appointment is next Monday).

Nikolie93

MY CLOCK IS TICKING DAMN IT! lol

Since it's normal I guess I will just call this one other place that was recommended to me to see if they have something earlier just in case. If they say the same thing I will put on my waiting hat.

sfazar

@Frenchteachermama--I did the same thing!  I actually got in 7 days after I called for my appointment thanks to a cancellation.  

@Nicolie93--try to get on that cancellation list!

PinkCamino

I think depends on where you live. Are you in Canada by chance?

I know that when I got a referal to see my MFM the wait was 4 months. Thankfully, the secretary suggested I get my blood work done before the appointment so by the time I actually met with the doc she'd have all the results. I would definitely push to get a script for any bloodwork she would plan on doing and go from there.

Nikolie93

@PinkCamino I am actually in Florida. 4 months is a long time to wait so it's a good thing you were able to get your bloodwork ahead of time!

They JUST called me back and scheduled me for Dec 17th and hopefully they will put me on the cancellation list.

This may be a good thing, having the initial visit before the holidays and moving forward with other appointments at the start of the year. I am determined to stay positive damn it :-D