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leasaj
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BFP!
leasaj
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I took a chance and took a PT about 30 min ago (even though it said you get the best results in the AM). I got a + reading within about 30 sec. I called to schedule dr appt only to be told I would have to wait 4 weeks for an appt. Is that normal?
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Re: BFP!
Congratulations!! I'm glad your stay was short & sweet. Happy Pregnancy.
To answer your question: it all depends on the practice. Some doctors don't see patients until 8 weeks, some 12 & some 16! There is more to see (usually) that way & they can go from there.
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There are actually ladies with kids on here, so you will get some answers...
4 weeks from BFP is pretty usually. My OBGYN actually waits until 8w.
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12/09/10 BFP -- 7/05/11 DS born at 33w5d. Came home after 23d in NICU at 37w0d
June 2012 - TTC #2! -- 10/05/12 BFP -- 5/23/13 DS2 born at 37w1d! Yay full term!
Surprise BFP 6/25/14 LO#3 due Feb2015!
Congrats!
If you've never seen the doc before, it will take longer to get an appointment. It's part of being a new patient.
And it sounds like other posters are telling you that most docs don't need/want to see you until 4-8 weeks.
Me & H: 28 TTC #1 since 7/12...come on baby!
Me & H: 28 TTC #1 since 7/12...come on baby!
Congratulations!
I think 8 weeks is pretty typical.
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An appointment at 8 weeks is normal; I was 8 or 9 weeks at my first appointment.
Congrats!
My OB doesn't make patients wait to confirm a pregnancy. With DD, I called on a Monday and had an appt. that Thursday.
Yes very normal to have to wait because you can't even see the baby on an ultra sound until at least 6 weeks, and sometimes they can be hard to find even then. 8 weeks along pretty much guarantees that you will see the little teddy graham. (because with a good picture, that is EXACTLY what they look like with their little nubbin arms and legs)
If you'd like to know how you are doing blood results wise, most family Dr's will do a beta for you.
Congrats! H & H 9 months to you!
With DS my first OB appt was at 8 weeks. Hope this helps!
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