My first OB appointement isn't until 12/29 :(

Pumpkin&Roo

I had a miscarriage last time so I would think they would want to see me before then. 

h2babe

I assume you already informed them that you had a m/c the last time?

R&Jinc

Wow, I am surprised that they don't have you coming in earlier.

KellyGreen

I hear ya - I m/c in Aug and will not be at peace until I either have an u/s or hear the hb with a Doppler.

I just had to remind myself that having an earlier OB appt will not make me any less likely to m/c, ya know?

noah-bear

That's my first appt too. I also have had a miscarriage.

BelhurstBride

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

Pumpkin&Roo

BelhurstBride:

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

I know you can't change it, but I had a missed miscarriage.  No symptoms of miscarriage.  When I went in at 9w4 the baby was measuring 8w3d with no hb; I didn't have my d&c until 10w4d and I still had never had any m/c symptoms.

Question about whether the OB knows about my m/c- yes, they know about my miscarriage.  This is the same OB.  In fact, they said normally the nurse would see me earlier to do an OB history but since they just did one in April (prior to my m/c in May) they don't need to do that step again.

noah-bear

Pumpkin&Roo:

BelhurstBride:

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

I know you can't change it, but I had a missed miscarriage.  No symptoms of miscarriage.  When I went in at 9w4 the baby was measuring 8w3d with no hb; I didn't have my d&c until 10w4d and I still had never had any m/c symptoms.

Question about whether the OB knows about my m/c- yes, they know about my miscarriage.  This is the same OB.  In fact, they said normally the nurse would see me earlier to do an OB history but since they just did one in April (prior to my m/c in May) they don't need to do that step again.

A lot of times they won't do anything different until you've had (I think) 3 or more miscarriages. 

BelhurstBride

Pumpkin&Roo:

BelhurstBride:

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

I know you can't change it, but I had a missed miscarriage.  No symptoms of miscarriage.  When I went in at 9w4 the baby was measuring 8w3d with no hb; I didn't have my d&c until 10w4d and I still had never had any m/c symptoms.

That's awesome that you didn't have to deal with symptoms on top of the emotional loss.

h2babe

noah-bear:

Pumpkin&Roo:

BelhurstBride:

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

I know you can't change it, but I had a missed miscarriage.  No symptoms of miscarriage.  When I went in at 9w4 the baby was measuring 8w3d with no hb; I didn't have my d&c until 10w4d and I still had never had any m/c symptoms.

Question about whether the OB knows about my m/c- yes, they know about my miscarriage.  This is the same OB.  In fact, they said normally the nurse would see me earlier to do an OB history but since they just did one in April (prior to my m/c in May) they don't need to do that step again.

A lot of times they won't do anything different until you've had (I think) 3 or more miscarriages. 

Wow--I didn't realize this. T&P for you... This happened to a friend of mine, she had a m/c twice, then the next time she was pregnant, they wouldn't see her until her 8th wk. She lost the baby on the 7th week, just a week before the appointment.

KateAggie

BelhurstBride:

Pumpkin&Roo:

BelhurstBride:

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

I know you can't change it, but I had a missed miscarriage.  No symptoms of miscarriage.  When I went in at 9w4 the baby was measuring 8w3d with no hb; I didn't have my d&c until 10w4d and I still had never had any m/c symptoms.

That's awesome that you didn't have to deal with symptoms on top of the emotional loss.

WaitingOnAMiracle

BelhurstBride:

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

That's not 100% accurate. In most cases yes, but some miscarriages are caused by low progesterone issues. If caught early enough they can give you progesterone to help you maintain the pregnancy. 

OP, can they at least get you in for bloodwork for reassurance?

RivieraMaya05

BelhurstBride:

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

yes and no. I had a missed m/c and had I not had bloodwork drawn as soon as I got PG with my son, I would have had another m/c because my progesterone was so low. Same thing with this pregnancy. They could at least bring her in for beta checks and progesterone checks.

 

 ETA: Sorry, I didn't see the PP wrote out the same thing as me.

WaitingOnAMiracle

We wrote it at the same time. I must have beat you by a second LOL

RivieraMaya05

BelhurstBride:

Pumpkin&Roo:

BelhurstBride:

Seeing a doctor won't prevent another m/c...

I know you can't change it, but I had a missed miscarriage.  No symptoms of miscarriage.  When I went in at 9w4 the baby was measuring 8w3d with no hb; I didn't have my d&c until 10w4d and I still had never had any m/c symptoms.

That's awesome that you didn't have to deal with symptoms on top of the emotional loss.

Really? Have you had a m/c? I didn't think any part of it is "awesome". More like devastating, horrific and crushing.

erycsgirl

I would call and ask them if you can just come in to have your beta hcg and progesterone levels drawn, just so you can be sure it's a viable pregnancy and put your mind at ease.  Since you have a m/c in the past they should be agreeable to this.  I was lucky and actually had my annual pap yesterday so they drew my levels then.

noah-bear

BelhurstBride:

That's awesome that you didn't have to deal with symptoms on top of the emotional loss.

WTF, are you kidding me.

 

Pumpkin&Roo

WaitingOnAMiracle:

some miscarriages are caused by low progesterone issues. If caught early enough they can give you progesterone to help you maintain the pregnancy. 

OP, can they at least get you in for bloodwork for reassurance?

 This is a good idea, thanks, I will ask them.  They don't know what caused my previous m/c.  It was a viable pregnancy (hb at 6wks) but later failed.  I did already have beta's because I struggle with infertility so I was seeing an RE when I got pregnant, however she didn't check progesterone.

BelhurstBride

RivieraMaya05:

Really? Have you had a m/c? I didn't think any part of it is "awesome". More like devastating, horrific and crushing.

Exactly my point. The emotional aspect is difficult enough that it's easier to not have physical complications on top of that.

noah-bear

Pumpkin&Roo:

WaitingOnAMiracle:

some miscarriages are caused by low progesterone issues. If caught early enough they can give you progesterone to help you maintain the pregnancy. 

OP, can they at least get you in for bloodwork for reassurance?

 This is a good idea, thanks, I will ask them.  They don't know what caused my previous m/c.  It was a viable pregnancy (hb at 6wks) but later failed.  I did already have beta's because I struggle with infertility so I was seeing an RE when I got pregnant, however she didn't check progesterone.

I agree, I'd ask for b/w to be sure of hCG and progesterone levels. They'll check them every 48-72 hrs to be sure they double. 

KateAggie

BelhurstBride:

RivieraMaya05:

Really? Have you had a m/c? I didn't think any part of it is "awesome". More like devastating, horrific and crushing.

Exactly my point. The emotional aspect is difficult enough that it's easier to not have physical complications on top of that.

That's like telling someone it's awesome that their loved one died in an unexpected accident instead of from a long illness where it was a known outcome.

Bride2bMO

belhurst, your odd choice of words made your tone quite unclear. I'm in favor of early appts. As stated above, sometimes something can indeed be done. I also think early u/s are great because they can detect ectopics in time to save your tube. OP: I'd call and push. Tell them you are stressed about it, which is true! GL.

Pumpkin&Roo

BelhurstBride:

RivieraMaya05:

Really? Have you had a m/c? I didn't think any part of it is "awesome". More like devastating, horrific and crushing.

Exactly my point. The emotional aspect is difficult enough that it's easier to not have physical complications on top of that.

Although I'm sure you're right and physical symptoms would be difficult to manage, I'm the type of person that really prefers to have as much information as possible.  I had a healthy pregnancy with DD before my miscarriage.  When I was pregnant this spring, I took it for granted that everything would progress smoothly because I didn't have any complications with DD.  Since I had no symptoms of miscarriage before, the fact that everything seems to be going fine with this pregnancy is not enough to reassure me.  I know from experience that you can think things are fine only to find out the opposite.  That's the reason why I'm anxious for my first appointment. 

Thanks for explaining your comment, though.  When you posted your first response I thought you were being sarcastic.  I appreciate that you know miscarriage is horrible regardless of how it happens.

BelhurstBride

KateAggie:

BelhurstBride:

RivieraMaya05:

Really? Have you had a m/c? I didn't think any part of it is "awesome". More like devastating, horrific and crushing.

Exactly my point. The emotional aspect is difficult enough that it's easier to not have physical complications on top of that.

That's like telling someone it's awesome that their loved one died in an unexpected accident instead of from a long illness where it was a known outcome.

I'm guessing you haven't had to watch someone you love spend 15 years of their life battling a debilitating illness, then.

KateAggie

BelhurstBride:

KateAggie:

BelhurstBride:

RivieraMaya05:

Really? Have you had a m/c? I didn't think any part of it is "awesome". More like devastating, horrific and crushing.

Exactly my point. The emotional aspect is difficult enough that it's easier to not have physical complications on top of that.

That's like telling someone it's awesome that their loved one died in an unexpected accident instead of from a long illness where it was a known outcome.

I'm guessing you haven't had to watch someone you love spend 15 years of their life battling a debilitating illness, then.

I've watched my Aunt and my Grandmother die of cancer.  It hurt just as much as my Grandfather and my close friend dying quickly an unexpectedly.  I never thought "wow, that was awesome that I didn't see it coming."

NagsHead

My first appt with the doctor is not until I am 11 weeks. Ihad to go in this week to get the H1N1 shot and told the nurse that I would really prefer to at least hear the heartbeat before then. She said she could just schedule me for an early ultrasound. So it can't hurt to ask, we're having an ultrasound in less than a week now:)

metzy144

That sucks. I had a m/c last time and this time they had me come in at 6 wks 3 days for an u/s and they did multiple bloodwork. We also have a second u/s next Tuesday at 10 wks 4 days.