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My doctor is a vampire.

janice9821janice9821 member
edited October 2013 in April 2014 Moms
9 vials of blood. They had to put me in the reclining chair and give me apple juice. And I may or may not have cried a little.  And I still have to go back next week for more. Anyone else have a blood thirsty OB?

On a happier note, we got to hear the baby's heartbeat. I'm trying to think about that and not my poor achy arm.

ETA: More stuff.
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  • KatieGummowKatieGummow member
    I just had 5 or 6 on Friday, but it doesn't bother me.  Considering your body has SO much more blood volume, it isn't a huge deal for your bod.  I am just so happy they aren't fasting tests.

    Why do you have to go back in a week?  Second Tri?
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  • KatieGummowKatieGummow member
    Besides that it hurts you... Sorry if that sounded insensitive.  I didn't mean it that way!
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  • janice9821janice9821 member
    edited October 2013
    @KatieGummow - Today's bloodwork was primarily to get a better sense of my health. Next week is for prenatal screening. I am terrified of needles so it was no fun for me.

    ETA: Don't worry, I didn't think you were being insensitive.
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  • KatieGummowKatieGummow member
    Ugh that is no fun.  Well I am sure the results will be great and it will be worth the agony!  
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  • JessieAlbinJessieAlbin member
    My doc felt bad enough for me the other week when we did prenatal screening that she said we could be done at 3 vials instead of five cause I almost passed out and got real pitiful. But we have to do the other two vials when they check for GD at 24 weeks... So I really am just prolonging the awful blood draw experience :/
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  • snmetz7snmetz7 member
    over the course of next week ill have to give a lot too....  have my 16 week screenings (so 2 or 3 there) then early glucose test (idk how many there) maybe more depending what ahppens from there. blah i hate it... i have to look away or ill pass out.
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  • RocksInTheWater RocksInTheWater member
    The last time I had to give blood it was about 7-8 vials.  As long as I don't look at what's going on, I'm fine.  The previous blood draws were only 1-2 vials.  
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  • patunia7321patunia7321 member
    edited October 2013
    My first thought when I read the title..... Does he/she sparkle?

    Sorry you had a rough time!

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  • babybarnes87babybarnes87 member
    My first round of blood draws at 7 weeks was awful...8 or 9 vials. Yuck! Glad that's over with. I can't believe I gave blood a few times in high school. I am not that brave anymore!
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  • bingbongsmamabingbongsmama member
    Why so many? What are they testing for? I had 3 small ones. She tests for A1C and my thyroid to monitor my synthroid. I think she's even dropped A1C at this point.
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  • SeattleMommaSeattleMomma member
    In the beginning when my first doctor thought I was miss carrying. I had to go in every week to check my HCG levels. I've given so much blood already this time around.
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  • irisheyez7irisheyez7 member
    I had 9 after my first appt too! I literally looked at the guy after the 4th and was like "Ummmm How much more do you plan on taking?" He responded "Oh girl, get used to it. This is what it takes to become a mommy!".


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  • Bluebird2318Bluebird2318 member
    I feel your pain. I had 3 rounds of blood draws the same week. 2-3 vials for this, 7-8 vials for that, two more vials for the other thing... I'm just grateful I don't mind needles. :\
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  • Chelseamorgan589Chelseamorgan589 member
    I had blood work for my nt scan yesterday and they took 11 vials of blood. I looked over and said woah that's a lot is that safe?? And the poor lady goes "well I promise I didn't fill them up i just read your orders." I felt terrible it just shocked me! So much blood. My dr must be Dracula as well :)
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  • lovely40lovely40 member
    Ugh I feel your pain. :( I hate needles, blood, veins. ack! Just the words make me lightheaded. When I had my first blood draw for my first pregnancy I fainted. After that I also became terrified of fainting. I always ask to lay down now though so I haven't ended up on the floor since that first time. The good news is - your doctor is obviously being very thorough and that is a good thing! :)
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  • hsabyanhsabyan member
    I've had blood drawn at the last three appointments, and while I don't really have a problem with needles, it was still a terrible experience... I've had trouble staying hydrated so finding/ keeping a good vein has been impossible for them... I've been poked a total of 11 times at the three appts just to find the blood. Super fun :-/
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