S/O my UO: If you do betas or early u/s

ClaireOtoms · February 2013

Is it because you are seeing an RE or have experienced losses in the past, or do you just have a super involved ob? I can't figure out why so many people post about their betas when most mws and obs won't see you for pregnancy until you're 8 or 10 weeks along.

Siobhans · February 2013

Mine did blood work only because I was having a lot a lot of cramping. Otherwise she said make an apt for 810 w

Ajoyd · February 2013

I am fairly certain in most cases it is people who are seeing REs or have a history of losses. My OB did not offer to do betas. My first visit is on the early side at 6 weeks but I have no idea what she plans to do then.

asilwhite · February 2013

I'm seeing a RE and did IVF to conceive therefore I have multiple betas and an early u/s. To be honest, after almost 2 years, it really puts my fears and anxieties to rest and I know that things are progressing well.

If I wasn't seeing a RE I would be like any other PG woman and wait until 8-10 weeks to see my OB.

kelle017 · February 2013

I had 2 early losses so I had betas done. The same reason I'm having an early ultrasound today.

lbethke99 · February 2013

I had betas done since I've had losses, seeing an RE since I have IF issues/

LaceyV13 · February 2013

I'm having betas done because we did fertility drugs.

CherryHolly · February 2013

Mine has seen me early and done two betas (I am waiting for the second). My first ultrasound is scheduled for 6w1d next Friday. I am diabetic, PCOS and overweight, therefore high-risk, otherwise, they wouldn't see me until 8 weeks.

MrsSmith414 · February 2013

I am seeing an RE, we conceived on an IUI cycle so we have 3 betas and an early 6-7wk ultrasound to confirm pregnancy before we are released to our OB

This is normal for any patent of an RE going through any type of treatment exp using fertility drugs.

I also agree with asilwhite about how it really puts my fears and anxieties to rest, TTC has been a long hard road for my husband and I.

KylieCamp13 · February 2013

I had a missed miscarriage at 13 weeks two years ago. That's not entirely the reason though. This was an "unplanned planned" pregnancy. Had my IUD removed 12/27 but hadn't had a period yet. We were waiting till after that first cycle to go actively trying. I took a test on 2/3 just on a feeling.

Blood work was done to see how far along I was. I would have requested it anyways. I interned with my OB over the summer and she is so good to me.

gammysgirl · February 2013

What PPs said. Majority of us getting betas and early ultrasounds is because we either a) experienced m/c or ectopic or b) underwent fertility treatments to achieve the pregnancy.

asilwhite · February 2013

MrsSmith414:
I am seeing an RE, we conceived on an IUI cycle so we have 3 betas and an early 6-7wk ultrasound to confirm pregnancy before we are released to our OB
This is normal for any patent of an RE going through any type of treatment exp using fertility drugs.
I also agree with asilwhite about how it really puts my fears and anxieties to rest, TTC has been a long hard road for my husband and I.

Hiya lady!!! So happy to be over here with you!!

danandkam · February 2013

My ob does them routinely with every pregnancy.

ClaireOtoms · February 2013

gammysgirl:
What PPs said. Majority of us getting betas and early ultrasounds is because we either a) experienced m/c or ectopic or b) underwent fertility treatments to achieve the pregnancy.

Ok. I change my UO. Under these circumstances I can see why so much monitoring would be necessary.

Thank you all so much for sharing your experiences.

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losersaidwhat · February 2013

I've never had betas done, but I'm still in the realm of normal fertility, even with three losses because only two were consecutive. If something happens and I lose this baby as well I expect I will be bumped up to closer monitoring and they'll test my betas then.

Early ultrasounds on the other hand are fairly standard here in Canada (at least in Alberta, in my experience) because normal pregnancy diagnostics are all covered by public health care. Even in a standard pregnancy with no expected complications the doctors I've had have used Early Obstetric ultrasounds for dating and to check for viability, as well as to rule out multiple pregnancies (or confirm).

Miss_2010 · February 2013

I know where Ilive, you see your family doctor for the first 26 weeks (once per month), then you get referred to your OB who sees you once until 30 weeks, then every 2 weeks, then every week.

The Gp will always send you for bloodwork when you tell them you're first pregnant as routine for complete blood count, blood type, HIV screening, HcG levels, etc. If they are lower they'll send you for more bloodwork. That's just to start off. All my friends seem to be pincushions during their pregnancy after 10 weeks

Kittymom6 · February 2013

Seeing an RE for fertility treatments. I did three betas and will have two early ultrasounds before being released to my ob/gyn. A lot of women doing fertility treatments are also prescribed progesterone and/or estrogen after O, which can keep AF from coming if you're not pg.

Ycu2013 · February 2013

i was wondering the same thing. My OB says he won't see you until 812 weeks. :

msmarsh · February 2013

As far as early appointments/ u/s... It really just depends on the OB. It is standard practice in my Dr's office to see you at 6ish weeks for a dating u/s. But my OB is also really hip to the whole "not everyone has a 28 day cycle" thing.

MrsSmith414 · February 2013

asilwhite:
MrsSmith414:
I am seeing an RE, we conceived on an IUI cycle so we have 3 betas and an early 6-7wk ultrasound to confirm pregnancy before we are released to our OB
This is normal for any patent of an RE going through any type of treatment exp using fertility drugs.
I also agree with asilwhite about how it really puts my fears and anxieties to rest, TTC has been a long hard road for my husband and I.
Hiya lady!!! So happy to be over here with you!!

So happy you made it over here! Congrats girl! Party!!!

DaisyZH · February 2013

I am seeing an RE because I have had 3 losses and have blood clotting and chromosomal issues. I go once a week until 8 weeks. I have had 2 ultrasounds so far and 3 sets of betas/progesterone.

I'm glad I'm getting good care, but I do agree a little with your UO ( if I'm remembering it correctly) that it causes undue stress - I have never been this stressed out in my life and my pregnancy with DS was so much easier because I didn't know anything was wrong with me.

yesthisiskim0401 · February 2013

I had a m/c in Nov and I had an early u/s for pain in my right side in fear of ectopic.

Aubs0009 · February 2013

My first pregnancy ended in miscarriage and my second I had very low progesterone. So my doctor is checking both for me. If I need progesterone she wants to start as early as possible.

RunningGal900 · February 2013

I see an OB and its because of my history of loss

lvnbraves · February 2013

History of losses here. But, we're only doing one beta this week because it was good, one more next week.

WhenInRome11 · February 2013

I'm seeing an RE but had not yet moved on to IUI so I only had one beta check and will have an u/s at 7 weeks.

kist0021 · February 2013

We had to do ivf so they check 2 betas and then I'll have a ultrasound on the 26th. Otherwise I think OB would just see me around 8 weeks

Firefly062 · February 2013

Seeing an RE here too..DH has Sertoli-only syndrome so we're working with donor sperm. 3 betas and an early ultrasound, progesterone & estrogen until they release me to my OB at 10 weeks.

It would be nice not to have to do this stuff since it's not all that fun to drive 40 minutes each way to the RE's office for 30 seconds of bloodwork, but it is what it is.

asilwhite · February 2013

MrsSmith414:
asilwhite:
MrsSmith414:
I am seeing an RE, we conceived on an IUI cycle so we have 3 betas and an early 6-7wk ultrasound to confirm pregnancy before we are released to our OB
This is normal for any patent of an RE going through any type of treatment exp using fertility drugs.
I also agree with asilwhite about how it really puts my fears and anxieties to rest, TTC has been a long hard road for my husband and I.
Hiya lady!!! So happy to be over here with you!!
So happy you made it over here! Congrats girl!

Thanks darling! Congrats to you too!!

asilwhite · February 2013

Firefly062:
Seeing an RE here too..DH has Sertoli-only syndrome so we're working with donor sperm. 3 betas and an early ultrasound, progesterone & estrogen until they release me to my OB at 10 weeks.
It would be nice not to have to do this stuff since it's not all that fun to drive 40 minutes each way to the RE's office for 30 seconds of bloodwork, but it is what it is.

So happy to see another Polar Bear!!

Firefly062 · February 2013

asilwhite:
Firefly062:
Seeing an RE here too..DH has Sertoli-only syndrome so we're working with donor sperm. 3 betas and an early ultrasound, progesterone & estrogen until they release me to my OB at 10 weeks.
It would be nice not to have to do this stuff since it's not all that fun to drive 40 minutes each way to the RE's office for 30 seconds of bloodwork, but it is what it is.
So happy to see another Polar Bear!!

Hey there! Good to see you too! )

RobinSparkles81 · February 2013

yes, for me it's the reproductive center. They normally only do one beta if it's high enough...in my case it's because I mentioned a little spotting so they did a second and then when they saw it wasn't totally doubling every 48 hours they ordered a third a week later.

They also give an u/s at 6 weeks (or until they see a hb)

My first OB visit is tonight but he would just have me POAS...nothing else until about 10 weeks I think...that's when they listen for the hb.

sevenonesix · February 2013

I have a history of miscarriage and low progesterone. If it weren't for my betas with my pregnancy with my son, there would have been no way to know my progesterone was dangerously low and we likely would have lost that pregnancy, too. OB suspected that was the case after my first pregnancy so he ordered blood work with DS. With my c/p in July and this pregnancy, it was the first thing we did.

JP2323 · February 2013

I had such an early beta done because I'm seeing an RE. I was also able to have a u/s done at 5w2d and I'll have one every week until I'm releasedd to my ob.