It's basically a consultation to discuss what this pregnancy is going to look like, in terms of extra dr. visits, extra testing that needs to be done, preventative measures, etc.
My NT scan is Friday, and all of THIS is making me nervous. Literally, butterflies are going to fly out of my mouth because I'm so nervous.
Sorry, just needed to get that out there. Does anyone else have a dr. appt. coming up that they're nervous about??
Re: High-risk appt. today and I'm really nervous...
Good luck today, DLD! I hope the Dr. can ease your mind a bit so you don't have to be so nervous (which is completely understandable, btw).
Don't be nervous. I love that I am only seeing a Peri - she is so much more detailed than the OBs I read about on here.
You will probably start off with a weight check, BP check, and urine sample then get put in a room to talk with the Peri about history, plans, etc. I get an ultrasound at every appointment so you may get one too if they aren't the ones doing your NT scan.
Good luck!
I am a bundle of nerves waiting for my first u/s! I can't help but think horrible thoughts about miscarriage etc.. so until I see the little bean I am not going to be at ease. My u/s isnt until 4/14 though
I was nervous just getting my second levels of betas this morning. I'm probably going to be a nervous wreck before this pregnancy is over!
LCB & Mrs.J., thanks, appreciate the words of encouragement. We're going to discuss a preventative cerclage (cervix stitch) so that I don't (hopefully) go into pre-term labor again.
I know I'm getting myself all worked up over nothing, but I'm worried she's going to say, "Sorry...can't help you. Your cervix is just too far gone."
You are going to be FINE, luv! I have total faith in your LO's ability to test beautifully for the NT!
:::hugs and healthy baby dust to you:::::
Thank you; VERY much appreciated.
Thanks, Mey. You really know how to put things into perspective.
Yes, you're 100% right. Thanks, babe. I just can't seem to get over this wanting to vomit feeling.
Man, I sound really whiny. Sorry about that...
GL DLD! You will be fine.
I'm pretty much like this before every appointment. I automatically expect the worst. I have my second prenatal appointment tomorrow so I'm sure I'll start chewing my nails off shortly and thinking,"OMG, what if the heart stopped beating?!" Yeah, I'm nuts.
Thanks, Nik!
Yep! I feel that way, too. Deep breaths, right?
Yes you, will. Happens to everyone.
Thanks.
Best of luck DLD! I hope that the dr can calm your fears in no time!
Let us kow how it goes!
Cooper+Evie=Soulmates

Aw.. Good luck! It will be well - met with Peri two days ago and the NT was just like an ultrasound and they were going to draw blood for AFP and sth else, but since I opted for the cvs that day, that was no longer necessary. The CVS (vaginal) was just like a more uncomfortable pap smear. I decided to go with the CVS because the Peri made me feel so comfortable and was open and honest about the risks, how many she had done and how many had resulted in a miscarriage. Tha answer to that was 1 and she had done thousands!
Hugs!
Love, luck, and prayers to my BFPB Dr. SnowflakeBride
Thanks, babe! I know I can always count on you to make me feel less stressed.