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your opinion re first appointment timing

eisenberg0814eisenberg0814
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so, we moved to Israel 4 months ago and I did not have a OB/GYN until I found out I was pregnant. I had a M/C before I had my DD and a very difficult pregnancy (pre-term labor scares since the 27th week), but a wonderful and easy brith and a healthy child - Thank G-d. So, I have my appoinment tomorrow with him (5 weeks). So there will be not much to see, but I still want him to do a U/S. But then I want to see and hear the heartbeat as soon as possible also, but they already said the next appointment is in a month from now. But I am terrefied of having a m/c and I need to see that everything is okay. What do you suggest re timing? Not have it tomorrow, beg him to do both because I am worried? I am so thrilled for tomorrow but also scared out of my mind!!!!!

BTW: in Israel its normal to go to a Dr for prenatal care and give birth with a midwife. Midwifes cannot do prenatal care :(.

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  • Nechie122Nechie122 member
    I know you're worried, but you need to steel yourself to the possibility that you might not see anything at a five week u/s. If you want to see that heartbeat, you're going to have to wait at least a week. You won't hear the heartbeat for another four to five weeks either. I'm sorry you had a m/c, but there are only so many demands you can make on your doctor. My sister had a baby who died shortly after delivery, and even she found she can't just show up at her doctor's door demanding expensive medical tests.
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  • BBColt78BBColt78 member

    I'm sorry about your previous loss.

    I agree with PP. You won't be seeing much at a 5 week appointment. I say save yourself the trouble and go in at 9 weeks. It's going to be hard I'm sure, but the truth is, just because things are on track at the first appointments, it doesn't ever promise us anything :(

    PP, I'm sorry about your sister. There are no words for that.

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  • eisenberg0814eisenberg0814

    Sorry about your sister's baby. I cannot imagine! :(

    I wrote my question rather complicated. I meant, do a dating U/S now at 5 weeks and see how many and how old. and in 2 or 3 weeks a quick peak if the heat is beating and everything is okay. My last OB in New York did U/S all the time! I think i had 3 by 10 weeks. I know its not going to be that way here. Oh, I need my mommy :).

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  • Nechie122Nechie122 member
    I would try to wait a week or two for dating. They won't be able to see much now, especially if you ovulated later than day 14 of your cycle. Then I'd go back at week 10.

    And thanks. It was clear from week 20 that he had multiple organ malformations, but my sister chose to carry to term. With baby #2, she was a nervous wreck, but my nephew is perfect. Good luck, OP, I hope this pregnancy is healthy and uneventful!
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  • jarobinson21jarobinson21
    I agree with the PP. I had an ultrasound early, because we thought I was 7 weeks, turns out I am only 4 weeks. All we saw was the gestational sac. Even with an HCG of >3000.
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  • UGAbrideUGAbride
    I would wait.  I mean an u/s at 5 weeks would set your mind (somewhat) at ease, but there's still so much time to wait to even see a heartbeat.  We also had a miscarriage before our first child, and had seen the heartbeat several times before losing the baby at 9 weeks.  So I've learned to just TRY to be patient, and I'm going in for my first u/s for this baby at 8 weeks.  At that point, they should be able to see a heartbeat, and accurately date the pregnancy...I can only pray that all is going well in there, I'm definitely anxious! 
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  • UGAbrideUGAbride

    I would wait.  I mean an u/s at 5 weeks would set your mind (somewhat) at ease, but there's still so much time to wait to even see a heartbeat.  We also had a miscarriage before our first child, and had seen the heartbeat several times before losing the baby at 9 weeks.  So I've learned to just TRY to be patient, and I'm going in for my first u/s for this baby at 8 weeks.  At that point, they should be able to see a heartbeat, and accurately date the pregnancy...I can only pray that all is going well in there, I'm definitely anxious! 

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  • UGAbrideUGAbride

    I would wait.  I mean an u/s at 5 weeks would set your mind (somewhat) at ease, but there's still so much time to wait to even see a heartbeat.  We also had a miscarriage before our first child, and had seen the heartbeat several times before losing the baby at 9 weeks.  So I've learned to just TRY to be patient, and I'm going in for my first u/s for this baby at 8 weeks.  At that point, they should be able to see a heartbeat, and accurately date the pregnancy...I can only pray that all is going well in there, I'm definitely anxious! 

    Also,

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  • UGAbrideUGAbride

    I would wait.  I mean an u/s at 5 weeks would set your mind (somewhat) at ease, but there's still so much time to wait to even see a heartbeat.  We also had a miscarriage before our first child, and had seen the heartbeat several times before losing the baby at 9 weeks.  So I've learned to just TRY to be patient, and I'm going in for my first u/s for this baby at 8 weeks.  At that point, they should be able to see a heartbeat, and accurately date the pregnancy...I can only pray that all is going well in there, I'm definitely anxious! 

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  • shouldbworkinshouldbworkin
    From everything I understand from my cousins over there who have had babies, they are really proactive and they had tons of u/s's.  I would ask for some bloodwork, maybe 2-3 betas drawn if you think it's necessary and see if you can come back for an u/s anywhere btwn 6.5 and 8 weeks.  GL!
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