Should I see my OB sooner?

imagine7696030614 · January 2014

Hello, I'm 4 & 1/2 weeks and made an appointment with the OB last week. Even though I explained that I am 37 and have hypothyroidism they told me to come in first week of March (I'll be 9 & 1/2 weeks) This is a new Dr. For me as I have moved since my last OB/gyn appt. so I am going in next week for the blood test and pap, but I just thought they'd want to see me for the first official appointment earlier than 9 & 1/2 weeks

Now, doesn't help that I'm panicking today because my breasts haven't felt sore or heavy like they have been feeling....today and yesterday they really don't feel sore at all and almost deflated...also, 3 days ago I started to get the beginnings of m/s but that feeling has gone away...(had bad m/s with my 3 other pregnancies)... Just anxious ... Seems like the other pg ladies on the Oct. board are all getting in to see the dr. At 6 or 7 weeks and they're all a lot younger than I am. Is this normal? Thanks! Brenda

jbelle · January 2014

Well, I was surprised and excited to call and get an appointment at 6.5 weeks, and all they did was confirm my pregnancy via urine test! Turns out the appt was more for insurance purposes than anything.

I don't know anything about pregnancy and hypothyroidism, but otherwise, I'd say 9.5 weeks is quite normal and the earlier appointments usually cover very little. The wait stinks!

dragonfly711 · January 2014

I am 39 will be 40 in 1 week. A lot of Drs will not see you until later on. 9.5 weeks is normal. Even though I was older I have not had anything else different than others I dont think except maybe more US. Plus I had a MC last Feb.

I had no MS my boobs still have not grown and never have hurt yet. All pregnancies are different so I would not go by symptoms too much.

Even with my first appt all I had was blood work, I didnt even see the Dr he just called in the blood work for me. 4 1/2 weeks is too early to actually have your first appt.

imagine7696030614 · January 2014

Thanks ladies:) I think I just needed some reassurance. I'm so paranoid with my high risk factors. Even though this was a surprise I'm already so attached to this little 'poppyseed' that I just want to do everything I can to ensure a healthy pg...as we all do. Thanks again!

2redtulips · January 2014

I went in earlier, but I have had a previous loss. I was also working with a reproductive endocrinologist and, although we ended up conceiving naturally, they do early prenatal appts to confirm viability.

I didn't see my regular OB until 10 weeks.

czarmom · January 2014

Hi, I am also hypothyroid and my endo suggests I see him at 6 weeks. I saw my OB last week for a quick U/S but that is not the norm - I've had a previous mmc and a molar pregnancy many years ago - so I get in a little earlier and I think he likes to call my nerves.

Melinshort · January 2014

I'm glad I read this! Making me wait 11 weeks seemed a bit off but now it seems to be the norm for over AMA's.

ladylisalt · February 2014

mary97 said:

I had an appointment after blood test confirmation with an ob counseling nurse where she went over everything since this is my first pregnancy and did additional blood tests, initial weight and blood pressure, etc. Did not see the doctor until 10 weeks. Every office is different but if you think there is something wrong, might not hurt to call again, explain what's going on and see if someone could see you sooner. My office assigns a nurse for you to call if you have questions, see if there is someone at your office you could speak to and talk about your concerns, especially with your history.

Pretty similar for me. Just got the blood test confirmation with my primary.

SurpriseAt39 · February 2014

I didn't see OB until 12 weeks or so with my last pregnancy (2012) and this time (2013).

I'm 40 now. As for symptoms...everything caused me to vomit with baby in 2012.

I completely skipped out on m/s this time except for 1 day, which was the cause for doing a HPT.

If DH hadn't asked how I felt (to which my reply was, 'I feel like I did when we found out I was pregnant LAST time'), he wouldn't have bought a test. I was never sick again beyond that one day.

Most of the time, I have NO symptoms.

roundabout2 · February 2014

My OB doesn't want to see my til 8 weeks, BUT my endocrinologist likes to see OB patients at 4, 8 & 12 weeks (or 5, 9, 13 in my case). The first trimester the baby is not making it's own thyroid hormones so if you are on thyroid med,s you could need a doseage change. 2nd trimester, baby develops his/her own thyroid so you will level out. After baby is born, you would need levels checked again.

So, either see an endocrinologist for labs, or call your OB back and tell them you need your thyroid levels checked prior to 8 weeks.

I hope that helps! I've been thru this 3 other times with hypothyroidism so I know you want to keep an eye on your levels

imagine7696030614 · February 2014

Thanks again all! I saw an Endo today and he increased my levothyroxine by 20% . I'll have to do another blood test and follow up in March. It's a big relief knowing the meds will be increased. It also helps so much coming here and getting others' experiences and support

roundabout2 · February 2014

Oh good, i'm glad you got in to see someone! 1st trimester is the most important for those thyroid levels

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