Time between dr appts

chshannon · July 2015

When I went to my dr last she said she would like to see me back in 2 weeks but the front desk on the way out scheduled me for 3 weeks out and here I am with only one month left. Would you just keep the appt you were given which is only 12 days before the date I am to be induced or call to see if they could see you sooner?

lifesabeach85 · July 2015

I'm confused. Standard is weekly after 36 weeks. Three weeks between appointments seems way too long.

gulimz · July 2015

Why didn't you tell them your doctor said 2wks?

chshannon · July 2015

I did tell them at the desk that she said two weeks and also she wrote it on the bottom of the check out form. I figured I would be going every week by this point too

sushilove15 · July 2015

I'd call back and schedule earlier since that's what your dr said

Seed0824 · July 2015

I would call. If the dr said 2 weeks, they will find a way to fit you in.

ChanelLovesB · July 2015

Give them a call. I'm 35 w and weekly now. So I mean I know every doctor is different but 3 weeks is too far

Miz_Liz · July 2015

I had 3 weeks between my last appt (which was last week) and the one before that because they were completely booked up, which I thought was insane, but at the time I was still on every other week appointments (turned 35 weeks last Weds), I have another one this week and then every week there after until baby arrives. If it is that close to your due date, I personally would not be comfortable going 3 weeks without being checked (after all, there is a reason they choose to see us weekly after 36 weeks). I would call and play dumb and say, "I was just looking at my appointment card for my next appointment but it isn't until xx/xx/xxxx and the Dr wanted to see me in 2 weeks" or even ask, "aren't I supposed to be seen weekly after 36 weeks?" and I would ask to talk to a nurse at a minimum and not just the receptionist. Not saying they are dumb, but they are not medical professionals so they are more concerned with just booking the appointments and such.

chshannon · July 2015

Thanks @Miz_Liz I called and said I misplaced my appt card could you tell me when my appt is and when she told me I said oh that seems so far out since I am almost 36 weeks and she rescheduled it.

laurena612 · July 2015

My last appt was 36 weeks and my next is 39 weeks exactly a week before I'm due. I thought that was fine but reading this thread maybe I'll change it?!!

ann_jeremiah · July 2015

I'm guessing it is how the schedule worked out for them at that time. We start weekly spots after this next one... Which is a little further out than it should be because DH is out of town.

deviduke412 · July 2015

laurena612 said:
My last appt was 36 weeks and my next is 39 weeks exactly a week before I'm due. I thought that was fine but reading this thread maybe I'll change it?!!

Yes, I would def call and try to be seen sooner. Typical practice is weekly after 36 weeks.

Joie80 · July 2015

laurena612 said:
My last appt was 36 weeks and my next is 39 weeks exactly a week before I'm due. I thought that was fine but reading this thread maybe I'll change it?!!

I was seen weekly after 36 with my first, but this time around it's two weeks after 36, then weekly after. Some practices may be a little different. I had DD1 in FL and I'm in the DC area this time around if that means anything.
3 weeks seems a little long, but don't hesitate to call and double check the scheduling.

cseley321 · July 2015

I'm 36 weeks 2 days and my next appointment isn't until next Thursday. I tried to talk them into squeezing me in earlier but the doctor said there was no need since they took care of my week 35 tests on the 14th. I'm not too happy about it to say the least.

breezymeema7 · July 2015

I wouldn't reschedule, but I've been around the block and am pretty nonchalant about Dr appts.

reyannasimpson · July 2015

They same thing happened to me, dr said 2 weeks went to desk and they said 3weeks. Now I start going weekly.

heath3er · July 2015

You should be on weekly! I have an appointment next week at 35w and then another at 36..

I would call back

bpwife&mama · July 2015

I'm not on weekly yet. I'm 36 weeks tomorrow. I presume I may be after my next appointment though.

HarleenQuinz86 · July 2015

After my appt this friday I'm supposed to be going weekly with my actual OB but due to her schedule there is one period where I have two weeks between appts and one of the appts is with a different dr. Maybe your dr didn't have anything available sooner so they scheduled you as best they could. If you want to try bringing it up with your dr or call and reschedule but be prepared for them to not be able to reschedule.

sandrabrooke · July 2015

I think weekly is pretty important. Now that I'm 37+ weeks, swelling and weight gain can drastically change over night so its good to always have that touch point at least.

emshredder · July 2015

My last appointment was at 34 weeks and I'll be 38 weeks on Thursday and will be seeing my ob then. Glad you got yours moved up!

jgorley2015 · July 2015

I'm 37 weeks and one of my doctors said come back in two weeks. He also said I would go into labor anytime... so I figured he planned on me delivering before my appointment on the 30th.

I guess it doesn't matter. I work at the hospital I'm delivering at anyway. Lol.

daniellepanda · July 2015

My dr has me going every week since 36 weeks. The appts are super quick ( like less then 10 mins) but it's reassuring to know she is keeping a close eye towards the end. She is going to be on vacation for the next 1.5 weeks so she had me scheduled with 2 other ob's at the practice because she said going more then a week was not a good idea after 36 weeks when complications can start to arrive for some.

cubberss · July 2015

breezymeema7 said:
I wouldn't reschedule, but I've been around the block and am pretty nonchalant about Dr appts.

I was going to say that same. In the beginning I was going every 7ish weeks, and I'm 38 weeks this Thurs and still not going weekly.

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