I know its the FTM in me speaking, but I am getting very jealous of all of you that are having regular U/S and seeing heartbeats and stuff already.... I don't even see my OB for the first time until 11 weeks, and more than likely won't get an U/S until 20 weeks..... (stupid Canada...) As it is, my mom and grandma both had 3-4 miscarriages each, and unless I start to bleed, I won't even know anything is happening - I just have to have faith.... and that is not exactly a reassuring feeling.
Also - I hate hormones.... great mood one second, super bitchy the next.
First Pregnancy
Confirmed: July 18, 2013 ~ EDD: March 19, 2014
Re: Getting very jealous and more and more worried...
That said, I opted to get the NT (Nuchal Translucency) tests (includes blood work and an ultrasound at 12 weeks to check for downs and other abnormalities). From what I understand, these tests have to be done around that time. Unless you already opted out of them, you may still be able to call and request them, and in doing so get to see your bean during your 12 week timeframe.
GL and hang in there!
if you really want one are there any ultra sound places by you? In the US they are common and for a low fee you can see your baby. Just an idea
Married 11/27/09 and TTC right away
Dx: Complete septate uterus with cervical duplication, endometrial polyps, PCOS, endometriosis, hypo thyroid, luteal phase defect
4 uterus surgeries to correct my complete septum and to remove polyps and 2 years of seeing the RE, medicated cycles and IUIs
Baby 1 and 2: BFP 3/3/11 with 2 babies EDD 11/1/11, M/C 4/6/11
Baby #3: 8/11 pregnant EDD 4/27/11 and m/c:(
Baby #4: 10/12/11 BFP! EDD 6/16/12m/c 10/26/11
Baby #5: 3/13/12 BFP! EDD 11/25/12 ANOTHER m/c
Baby #6: 2/14/13- BFP! EDD 10/24/13, CP 2/19/13
Baby #7: 3/15/13- BFP! EDD 11/27/13, another CP
Baby #8. BFP 5/19/13 EDD 1/22/14. 8 was not our lucky number
4th septum resection on 5/31/13.
Baby #9: 6/29/13 BFP. C section scheduled for March 5th!
My miracle baby was born March 5 at 9:33am. He was 8 lbs 12.5 oz and 21.25 inches long!
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...I'd gladly have been pregnant almost 2 years ago and wait for an US than have a hard time and get a few early ones. But that's just me...
Good luck to you.
My Pregnancy/Parenting BLOG TTC since 5/2011, BFP #1 12/3/11, M/C 12/7/11 @ 4wks 2d. Began seeing RE Sep 2012. October 2012 Metformin 1500 mg= ovulation on CD34 BFP#2 11/14/12 9DPO, EDD 7/26/13, DX Gestational Diabetes @14 wks, our angel born sleeping 3/24/13 @ 22wks 2d. BFP #3 7/4/13 8DPO EDD 3/22/14, DX Gestational Diabetes @14 wks. started insulin @16 wks. Our rainbow, born 3/19/14 @ 39wks 6d., we're so in love!
Plus, god forbid, anything is wrong with the baby, our trips to one of the best children's hospitals in the world were paid for, including hotel stays. My daughters medical care in the two years after she was born would have BANKRUPTED us if we'd still been living in the states. We didn't pay a dime. My husband is American and yes, there are major flaws in both systems, but maternity and care for a sick child are not lacking here.
However, because you're super lucky and it's still early, have you thought about a midwife? The first doctor I saw gave me the same line you're getting (Ill see you at week 12 if you don't miscarry) and I went with a midwife. I had my little girl in the hospital with exactly the same but better care. Appointments are longer, you're so much better informed. I love mine. Even when I became high risk and had to have an OB consult she was still there and pretty much delivered my little girl, while the OB looked on it's something to think about anyway.
Whew!! Sorry- that was long. But I've lived both places. Hope it helps
And good luck to those of you going through difficult pregnancies.
Yay America!
You are also lucky to live in Canada where you don't have to pay out of pocket for appointments and tests. It has nothing to do with the country you live in, what you are complaining about is standard care, and better care then a lot of other countries receive.