So I took a test on Monday to confirm that I was pregnant even though I knew as soon as I was late on Saturday, and even before then I'd been having symptoms (heart burn, gurgly belly, food aversions). So on Tuesday I called to see about scheduling my first Dr's appointment, since this is my first and I've never been pregnant before, and the lady that answered the phone basically was like "You're not even really officially pregnant yet, maybe call us back in a few weeks to schedule then." Has anyone else had that? It makes me feel like I shouldn't even be excited yet. But at the same time I am, and I'm just pissed that someone at a doctor's office would say something like that you know what I mean? Miscarriages are very rare in my family, and especially in this day and age right? Why are people so set that the worst will happen? I'm just wondering if anyone can relate. The problem is I live in a really really small town with 1 local hospital so it's not like I have options on the doctors office that I go to, so I'll be going there when I schedule something eventually, and I'm already ticked at them.
Re: Can anyone relate?
Really? You have no reason to worry at all? and are confident you won't have ANY problems? Because you have been taking prenatals? Wow. I wish I had your confidence
You do know (I'm sure you do because you are so confident) that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. And you do know that there are entire boards dedicated to miscarriage and loss. And I'm sure you know that miscarriages don't have to run in families or are due to genetics, and that you can be an incredibly healthy person and still have one, even if you have been taking prenatals for a year. They can just happen. For no reason, out of the blue.
There is a reason they make you wait 8 weeks. Because reality is, some people don't get to that 8 week marker. Was the receptionist a bit rude, sure. But you sound a bit sanctimonious yourself.
I wish you the best for you pregnancy and hope you never have to go through the devastation of a loss, but please don't be blind to the fact that it could happen. If you want real proof that it could happen at any point of a pregnancy, take a wonder over to BOTB and read the "we lost him" post.
A kiss he will never forget- Disney World 2014
So the "miscarriages are very rare in my family" comment in your first post was what, a lie? Or are you lying now to try and make me feel bad?
For someone who has apparently been around so many miscarriages here entire life and know people that have struggled with IF and gone through difficulty, it would be assumed then you can understand why they don't want to schedule people until 8 weeks. Thus making your OP a huge waste of all of our time and instead an opportunity to make things bigger issues then they need to be.
A kiss he will never forget- Disney World 2014
I agreed with you that the receptionist was rude. My over all comments were on your attitude of "this can't and won't happen to me (in this day and age no less)" because in reality it could.
Whatever though, Good luck to you and I hope you have healthy pregnancy.
A kiss he will never forget- Disney World 2014