Is it strange...

CW<3JW

That my doc never checked my betas?  I've never gone through treatments or anything and never had any indications of a problem, but my first appointment is FINALLY on Friday (at 9w2d) and I'm a little concerned that this will be the first time I'll have it confirmed by my doctor.  I know they'll draw blood, have me PIAC, do a family history, a pelvic and pap, but other than that they already told me they won't do a Doppler and there is no U/S machine in their office.  Boring.  But, I'm still questioning why they never checked betas....?  Is this normal?

Oct08bridge

My doctor never checked mine either. I just got bloodwork done at my first appointment and it had a level but they never checked it again.

Mrs. Gizzles

I don't know if it's normal, but I never had betas either.  I think that may be more common for women who have had some type of IF treatment or previous losses.  I did have an U/S a week after my first appt, I think that was their way of really confirming the pregnancy.  

Becky262

Unless you're considered high risk (past m/c, fertility treatments, ect), it's normal not to have your betas checked

Generally won't be able to hear the heartbeat on a doppler until around week 12.  And it's very common to only have one u/s covered around 20w (unless you're opting for the NT screen around 12w and/or you're high risk).

thecaptain

No beta checks for me either. I had bloodwork done, but no one ever called me about it (which is a good thing) to mention beta #s. One less thing to not obsess over if you ask me! Now I can concentrate on feeling sick, bloated, and wondering if everything is growing alright in there!

newslady

No beta checks for me either.

KaliBali04

No betas for me either

Danikat15

my first appointment is tomorrow, actually.  It's a little frustrating because I have had a miscarriage before and they haven't even confirmed the pregnancy, let alone check betas.  My first ultrasound won't even be until at least next week.  I try not to let it bother me too much... I figure I've got this far, I can wait a couple more weeks to see our baby. 

auddy_0113

They didn't check mine at our first appointment. The doctors group that I go to only do betas in high risk preg or if there is a problem.

homebird

My first official appointment is on the 17th. That will be the first time they'll take my bloodwork.

I think you only get betas checked if you have problems (IF, past miscarriage, high risk, etc). Don't worry about it.

RadicalDreamer143

The only times my OB checked by betas were when I was m/cing last December, and during the current pregnancy's bloodwork - because I had a previous m/c.