How long between your last RE and first OB appt?

Sammydan703 · April 2014

I was released on Tuesday from my RE after being there since August and getting two ultrasounds a week since I got my BFP (I had two bouts of very bad bleeding). He told me I had to make my OB appt for 2 weeks from my release. My appt is Monday April 21 but that feels like so far away. How long did you have to wait? How did you keep yourself sane during the wait?

tippytoes06 · April 2014

I haven't been released from my RE yet (she sees you through your entire first trimester), but she told me I need to make my appointment for 2 weeks after my last appointment with her. I've been going every other week though since 6 weeks, so it won't be much of a change waiting the 2 weeks to see the OB.

I hope the time flies for you from now until the 21st!

rox825 · April 2014

I was released from my RE after my 6 week US there and instructed to see my OB within 2 weeks. I've had OB appointments every other week since.

Sammydan703 · April 2014

Thanks @tippytoes06 & @rox825. I'm just so nervous. My twice a week ultrasounds were putting my panic at ease.

PhillyJ33 · April 2014

I was the same- 2 weeks after last RE appt and then it was monthly for awhile. Those in between times are hard but I promise they get a little easier every time you hit a milestone (especially after they start moving!)
My only advice is to keep busy!!

MJC1116 · April 2014

I had to wait about two weeks. My OB squeezed me in at about 11 weeks since I was released at 9. It was hard waiting, but it was even HARDER when I had to wait 4 weeks in between OB appointments, especially after weekly or biweekly appointments with my RE. Try to stay busy...that's the only thing that helped. That and I would schedule my nuchal or A/S on "off" weeks so I could get my bimonthly appointments in... if that makes any sense.

Manada · April 2014

We will be released from our RE's office at 12 weeks, and we started seeing the midwife around 8 weeks. I imagine we will see our OB for our twins consult around 18/20 weeks.

Sammydan703 · April 2014

WOW @tigger99, thats a long time to wait. How did you not go crazy?

Siona1976 · April 2014

Mine was suppose to be two weeks - I was suppose to grad last week but never got a chance to see the RE and saw the nurse instead. However, they wanted my final check with him, so I got an extra visit with the RE and now only have to wait a week to see the Ob. I'm nervous from going to once a week to once a month. The weekly check ups have been reassuring.

gldnbearz · April 2014

I had one week between my last RE appt at 9w and OB at 10w b/c my RE wanted to do one last u/s herself. The 7w and 8w u/s were done by the NP.

The OB practice wanted the initial visit between weeks 10-12.

Next OB appt is at 15w. I'm managing by doing blood work and the NT scan in between so it feels like something is happening.

Allison7 · April 2014

I was released from the RE at 8w after our second u/s and I saw the OB at 10w. I do not get ultrasounds at the OB like I did at the REs. The other big change is that my OB appointments are 4 weeks apart until the 3rd Tri.

Ironmom2be · April 2014

three VERY long weeks

FutureMrsW9 · April 2014

I graduated from my RE around 8 weeks and they wanted me in to see my OB within that same week...I think I was able to make my appointment for 6 days later.

LSN8308 · April 2014

transitioning from RE to OB is hard after feeling so spoiled with all the u/s! it was about 9 days in between last RE appt to first OB appt. and then the gap just kept getting longer and longer. it sucks but like PP said it will get easier as you start to feel the baby move!

formerwigirl · April 2014

For me my last RE appt was at 7 weeks and was told to make an appt with my OB 1 1/2 to 2 weeks after. I saw an OB but hated the office so I found another one. Didn't see LO until 12 week ultrasound. I see my OB every 4 weeks until 28 weeks then it goes to every other week until 36 weeks then once a week. I bought a home doppler and that has helped me confirm that everything is going well. Oh and from what I understand I will only have 2 more ultrasounds, one at 20 weeks and one at 32 (I think). I am anxious to be feeling LO kicking me as a confirmation that all is going well. Good luck to you!

Sammydan703 · April 2014

@jenschultz85 I was looking into home dopplers. Do you recommend yours? I think that will help me get thru the long waits and keep my mind at ease.

lincoln79 · April 2014

Our last OB appt. was on April 1st, then our OB intake appt is on April 14th (just a nurse?) with a apt with the OB on April 24th. Seems so far away!!

formerwigirl · April 2014

I searched the forums on here and found most people liked the sonoline B. I got mine for $50 and its worked great! My neighbor actually saw mine and liked it so much she bought her own. FYI don't buy extra gel because what comes with it is enough! Good luck to you!!

CMDR513 · April 2014

Thursday to Monday. I then suffered a subchorionic hemorrhage so it was rough.

curlylocks3 · April 2014

After embryo transfer I saw my REs staff for two blood draws and then he did my first ultrasound at 6w3d and released me. He said when I saw my OB was up to her and her office policy is first appointment at 7-8 weeks so I did mine at 8 weeks exactly because that's what was available.

IowaHoodlum · April 2014

I was discharged by the RE after seeing the heartbeat on ultrasound at 6 wks 3 days. My first midwife appt. was one week later. I was surprised they considered me low enough risk to go to the midwife, so that was great!

lmlee15 · April 2014

My RE discharged me after seeing LO at 6w1d.... I had my intake interview with the nurse at the ob/gyn yesterday on the phone... to which she said "ok I will give your info to the docs and as long as they don't think your high risk we will set up your first appt at that time".... So now i'm stuck waiting, ugh! Hopefully it won't take too long.

pcrumley · April 2014

I have 4 hours from the time I graduate my RE, to my first ob appt lol my RE doesn't release until the end of the first trimester, sometimes not until the second. .

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