I was excited last week when I was scheduled for my first OB/GYN appointment! I knew I'd get to see the ultrasound, maybe hear the Doppler, and get some info regarding how far along I was, etc. My appointment is scheduled for this morning at 11:30. I just got a call from the office letting me know, they didn't realize they'd made a mistake, and that my appointment today is only an orientation appointment for paperwork!!!!!!! They then tell me that my first real appointment won't be for another week and a half! Talk about a bummer! I'm going to ask them anyway because of the family history if I can get a Doppler just to be comfortable. Sigh. Thanks for letting me vent everyone! This is the first time around for my husband and I and we are just SO excited and want to take every precaution!
Re: Waiting for the First Ultrasound!
If you are 7 weeks it makes no sense for them to attempt to hear the HB with Doppler unless you are having a transvaginal ultrasound. Mine could barely be heard at 12w with abdominal Doppler.
Most first time u/s for a non-high risk pregnancy is 8-10 weeks.
I do agree with this because it's probably just going to cause you more anxiety. It's VERY unlikely you'd hear anything and I imagine that would be worse than not even trying.
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