When to make my first dr. appt?

Piper2009 · November 2011

Hi all! Thanks for such a warm welcome yesterday! I am still in shock Smile

It's still extremely early for me... I'm only 3w5d along, but I'm wondering when I should go ahead and call the OB/GYN to make my first prenatal appointment. I'm thinking I should wait until next week to make sure AF doesn't arrive. Would I make the appointment for week 5? Or is that still too early?

Also, what can I expect during my first appointment? Based on the other posts, it seems like the first appt consists of a urine test, possible blood test, and medical history review. It seems like the first u/s doesn't come until week 10 or so...?

TIA!!

Shayliz · November 2011

You can call to tell them you have gotten a positive test. I'm not sure how "normal" pre-ultrasound appointments go (I've had losses/gone through treatment so my protocol is a bit different since they have lots of my blood and records already) but usually the first ultrasound is around the 8 week mark.

eghulse · November 2011

I'm 5w, and I made my appointment as soon as I got my BFP. My first appointment is on Tuesday, and I'll be 5w5d. I don't know about ultrasounds or anything, I'm guessing it'll still be too early for me, but we'll see. I've seen some posts where girls get their first ultrasound that early. I'd call and at least tell them you tested positive, though. Good luck!

laney75 · November 2011

Call your dr and see what their policy is. Mine won't even see me until 8 weeks (also when they do the first ultrasound) unless there is a problem.

worldispurple · November 2011

I called the doc and made an appointment as soon as i got my BFP.

just to make sure i wasn't imagining lines on the test, i went in that afternoon to confirm pregnancy.

i have my first u/s at 8 weeks (that's their policy) and i won't actually meet the OB until 10 weeks!

i freaked at first b/c i felt that's a long time to go without medical care, but now realize that some clinics just work that way.

i'm calling another clinic (midwives) tomorrow to see if i click with them better.

ConnieRob · November 2011

I called right away to make my appt. They won't see me until 8 weeks but she said that it was good that I had called so early because the Dr likes to block out 2hrs for these first appointments. That way there is no rush, we can do an u/s and all my questions will get answered. I've all ready established myself with this Dr as a patient so they are not having me come in for one of the pee in a cup/history review appointments.

With my previous pregnancy I had not established care with my OB and they did have me come in for one of the pee in a cup/history review appts. I was so excited but I didn't even get into an examining room that time. They had me meet with a nurse in an office. They did give me a lot of paperwork regarding what to eat/what meds were ok etc. That was nice but still total bummer!

KJsbabe · November 2011

Just call your OB and tell them you just got a positive HPT. They'll probably ask you when your LMP started and then schedule you according to their policies. Most doctors won't see you until 8-10w just because there isn't much to see before that. The ladies that you see getting early u/s usually have a history of loss or IF. If you have neither, then there's no reason to see you early.

MissEricaK · November 2011

I called immediately. They took me in right away for pregnancy confirmation (urine test) and gave me a script for blood work, and had me fill out paperwork. Then they scheduled me for a real real visit during my 7th week.

sarabeth9787 · November 2011

call right away and see what they say. I called right after i got my BFP for our first baby and we weren't scheduled to meet until week 8 and that was to just discuss family history etc and week 10 was to have an u/s done. we had a m/c so we never got to that point. for this pregnancy i called right away after i got my BFP and i went in the following day (4w5d) for a blood test and i am going in next week (5w5d) for an u/s. all doctors are different and it depends on your history.

bookworm982 · November 2011

I called at 3w6d to make an appointment, and I'm going in today at 5w1d. All they are doing today is paperwork and blood work, but it's nice to get things started. I'm excited to find out when I get my first real appointment after they give me a schedule today. Give your office a call and see what they want you to do. Smile

Angganathan · November 2011

I'm 4 weeks along almost toward my 5 weeks mark, my family doctor share practice with OB GYN so I decided I will use her. I called my family nurse doctor and told them I have positive pregnancy test so they asked me when was my LMP and figure I was 4 weeks along.

They told me I dont need to see my OB until 8/9 weeks, based on my medical records since they have my chart from my family doctor, they consider me pretty healthy. they said I can come in for blood/urine test if I want to but decided against it since I already took the test twice and both positive. I'm actually lucky that I also have a friend that have her PA license so I usually just call her if there is question needed from my side.

I believe it all depends on your medical history, you can call your OB and ask them. I'm also scared of going this far along without any medical supervision, but there is nothing they can do on their side either. So now its a matter of waiting and praying that my little poppy seed is growing. Big Smile

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