1ST pregnancy! Nervous!

Knottie47406909 · October 2014

Hi everyone!! Congrats to all the BFP... I now know what it feels like and I'm feeling total SHOCK!

I just wanted to share with everyone that my FIRST symptom was a sinus infection. I thought "Hmm no fever? Stuffy nose but not feeling THAT bad??" tested..and BFP!

Three in a row! EDD : July 2nd

First appointment NOV 5

eeeeeeek!!

forevergraceful · October 2014

Welcome and congrats!

Are they going to do an ultrasound at your first appointment? If so, you may want to schedule it a week or two after. With my daughter, my first appointment was at 6 weeks, and it was too soon to see the heartbeat. I had to wait until 10 weeks to find out if the pregnancy was viable. I wish I would have just waited one more week for the first appointment.

CynOkwu · October 2014

Oh really? Also my 1st pregnancy and really nervous too. My first ultrasound has been scheduled for Nov 8th (8 weeks from last period) Is it too early?

forevergraceful · October 2014

CynOkwu said:

Oh really? Also my 1st pregnancy and really nervous too. My first ultrasound has been scheduled for Nov 8th (8 weeks from last period) Is it too early?

8 weeks should be okay, I just wouldn't do it at six weeks.

kjsmith9 · October 2014

Congrats OP!

Are early ultrasounds the norm? I feel like I read about them a lot on here, but don't know many people in real life who have them before the 20 week anatomy scan.

MissEricaK · October 2014

kjsmith9 said:

Congrats OP!

Are early ultrasounds the norm? I feel like I read about them a lot on here, but don't know many people in real life who have them before the 20 week anatomy scan.

I think it depends on your doctor.

I'm getting an early u/s because of my past history. (miscarriages + still born, they want to make sure things are on track). Typically, my practice just does 1 midway u/s. And the 12 week NST if you opt in. But nothing earlier.

OP- congrats!!

dimple2 · October 2014

Congratulations!

CynOkwu · October 2014

So went back to the Hospital and saw a different Dr who changes the date to Dec 9th (12 weeks). Seems that is more suitable than 8 weeks.

bosco213 · October 2014

Welcome and congrats, we are due date twins! Also, I had the same symptom. Stuffy nose but no cold or fever. Weird!

bosco213 · October 2014

forevergraceful said:

CynOkwu said:

Oh really? Also my 1st pregnancy and really nervous too. My first ultrasound has been scheduled for Nov 8th (8 weeks from last period) Is it too early?

8 weeks should be okay, I just wouldn't do it at six weeks.

Wouldn't that make you a June baby then? I know I won't be 8 weeks until Nov 19 and my EDD is July 2nd.

Knottie47406909 · October 2014

Last period was Sept 25th.. So are most of you saying not to go to the doc on the 5th @6 wks? My understanding is the initial visit will mainly focus on bloodwork, medical history and urine analysis. I'm new to the area I am in so this will also be a first visit with this doc.

Thanks ladies! And congrats to all

forevergraceful · October 2014

Knottie47406909 said:

Last period was Sept 25th.. So are most of you saying not to go to the doc on the 5th @6 wks? My understanding is the initial visit will mainly focus on bloodwork, medical history and urine analysis. I'm new to the area I am in so this will also be a first visit with this doc. Thanks ladies! And congrats to all

If that is all they are going to do, then that is fine. Some places will do a confirmation ultrasounds. I was given the choice to make my first appt anywhere between 6-8 weeks. Of course, I was excited, so I made it at six weeks. I really just wish I would have done 7 or 8 weeks, because we were unable to see the heartbeat at that time. It made for a really long and nerve-wracking wait for the next appointment. I would just call your dr. and ask what to expect at your first appointment. If they do an ultrasound, I would ask to reschedule. If they don't, then I would keep it.

Knottie47406909 · October 2014

Thanks!!

emilykspiers825 · October 2014

I had my first pregnancy appt at 6 weeks and they saw the baby and heartbeat for my first pregnancy. I think 6 weeks is perfectly fine. Your doctor wouldn't have scheduled it if they didn't think you needed to be seen. I just went in at 4w5d on Monday for an appt and I'm going back in 2 weeks for my ultrasound. Just do what you and your doctor think is best.

Knottie47406909 · October 2014

Thank you Emily!! I was nervous for a min since this is my first pregnancy but glad to hear it's normal these days!

emilykspiers825 · October 2014

VERY normal!!!

traversity773 · October 2014

Welcome and congrats!

patty0rice · November 2014

Congratulations! We are due date twins as well!! My first app is fuming week 9. This is all so new but exciting!

jgrace82 · November 2014

Welcome and congrats! I am having a six week appointment but not for an ultrasound. I'm waiting till 8 weeks got that I think. But all drs are different.

imnotfancy · November 2014

@Knottie47406909‌ My first symptom is a sinus infection as well! It kinda sucked since I was flying yesterday... Sinus infections and high altitudes don't mix!

Julz81 · November 2014

Congrats!

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